History Taking

Question 1

SOCRATES

Answer 1

Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Alleviating factors/Associated symptoms
Time
Exacerbating factors
Severity

Question 2

Order of questions in history taking

Answer 2

Presenting complaint
History of presenting complaint
Past medical history
Drug history/allergies
Family history
Social history
Systems review
ICE

Question 3

Cardiology history specific questions

Answer 3

Caffeine intake
Smoking history
Diet/exercise
Stress/occupation

Question 4

Resp history specific questions

Answer 4

Pets - bird fanciers lung
Occupation - asbestos/mining
Smoking history
Number of pillows when sleeping

Question 5

Gastro history specific questions

Answer 5

Diarrhoea/vomiting
Diet - changes/intentional weight loss
Appetite/swallowing problems
Bowel movements
Last menstruation

Question 6

MSK history specific questions

Answer 6

Rashes, skin lesions, nail changes
Sexual history (reactive arthritis)
Night sweats
Joint stiffness

Question 7

Neuro history specific questions

Answer 7

Sensory changes (hearing, vision, taste, smell)
Headaches
Dizziness/loss of balance
Changes in pain perception/sensation
Bowel/bladder changes
Any loss of function