Medical history taking

Question 1

Name the stages of a consultation

Answer 1

1. Initiate session
2. Gather info
3. Physical examination
4. Explanation and planning
5. Closing session

Question 2

Describe what ‘initiating the session’ entails

Answer 2

• Introduce your name and roll
• Confirm patient demographic, explain the purpose of the consultation
• Consent

Question 3

Describe what ‘gathering info’ entails

Answer 3

Ideas: Explore patient’s understanding of condition

Concerns

Expectations: What does the patient hope to gain from their treatment?

Question 4

Describe what ‘physical examination’ entails

Answer 4