history taking Flashcards
what % of diagnosis’ does the history give?
75%
what is the order of history taking categories?
CO
HPC
PMH
PDH
SH
what is CO?
complaining of
what is HPC?
history of present complaint
what is PMH?
past medical history
what is PDH?
past dental history
what is SH?
social history
how is complaining of asked?
ask patient to describe the problem/ symptoms in their own words
what is ‘toothache on lower jaw’ an example of?
CO
how is HPC asked?
Ask the patient to:
Describe the problem
Duration of the problem
Severity of the problem
Exacerbating or relieving factors
SOCRATES
what does SOCRATES stand for and when can it be used?
site
onset
character
radiation
associations
time course
exacerbating
severity
- used in HPC
what is ‘does the pain follow any pattern’ an example of?
HPC
how is PMH asked?
structured questions
how is PDH asked?
patients attitude to dentistry:
Are you a regular attender at your dentist?
When was your last visit?
What treatment did you have at your last dental visit?
Have you had any problems with dental treatment in the past?
How do they feel about coming to the dentist?
past dental experiences:
What sort of treatment they had previously and under what conditions?
What types of treatment has the patient undergone e.g. fillings, extractions, etc?
what are examples of social history?
tobacco and alcohol consumption
work
stress
caring for a sick partner
living alone
wind instrument players