Interview Basics 2

Question 1

Differentiate between Associated Symptoms and Review of Systems.

Answer 1

Associated Symptoms: Pertinent Positives and Pertinent Negatives; Recorded in the HPI, may be related to the Chief Complaint

Review of Systems (ROS): Making sure the clinician isn’t missing something ELSE that might do a patient harm; Has its OWN section in the SUBJECTIVE PART of the SOAP note

Question 2

What are you screening for with Past Medical History?

Answer 2

Hospital Stays or ER visits

Question 3

When you ask about Allergies, what are you really asking?

Answer 3

Is the Patient allergic to any MEDICATIONS

Question 4

What are some things to think about when obtaining a family history?

Answer 4

• Only Ask about 1st degree relatives (Mom, Dad, Siblings, Kids)
• Cancers (Breast and Colon)
• Mental Health issues (suicide, depression, addiction)
• Cardiac