Mnemonics

Question 1

Taking a history (5 stages)

Answer 1

1 - ID & Consent

2 - Specific History (complaint, SOCRATES)

3 - Broader History (medication, diet, exercise, sleep, family)

4 - Psychosocial (living conditions, occupation, stressors)

5 - ICE (patient and doctor)

Question 2

Important information for a disease
(5 points)

Answer 2

1. Aetiology
2. Pathophysiology
3. Diagnosis
4. Treatment
5. Prognosis

Question 3

Define SOCRATES

Answer 3

Site (arm)
Onset (2 days ago)
Character (intermittent)
Radiation (yes, from chest)
Associated Symptoms (tight chest)
Timing (worse upon exertion)
Exacerbation and relief (rest)
Severity (4-8)

Likely diagnosis = Myocardial Infarction

Question 4

Outline the 5 vital signs

Answer 4

Temperature (37c)
Pulse Rate (60-100)
Blood Pressure (120/80)
Respiratory Rate (12-18)
Oxygen Saturation (>95%)