OSCE 1 History Taking

Question 1

What’s does professional behaviour look like?

Answer 1

1. Introduce self and gain patient names in order to build rapport
2. Get consent to gain patient medical history
3. Show empathy
4. Paraphrasing to check accuracy

Question 2

What does the S in sample stand for and how is it practiced

Answer 2

Signs and symptoms including chief complaint.

This obviously involves asking about why the ambulance has been called (chief complaint)
But also checking there is nothing else wrong

Question 3

What does the A in sample stand for and how is it practiced

Answer 3

Allergies

Checking for any know allergies but also ask if the family has a past of any allergies

Question 4

What does the M in sample stand for and how is it practiced

Answer 4

Medication
Involves asking if they are on any medication
Have they taken the medication as directed
Prescription or over the counter

Question 5

What does the P in sample stand for and how is it practiced

Answer 5

Past medical history
Involves asking about past medical events
Like surgery’s

Question 6

What does the E in sample stand for and how is it practiced

Answer 6

Events leading up to the ambulance call

Paraphrasing

Question 7

What’s does the 1st part of social history include asking about?

Answer 7

Circumstances of living

Do they live alone or with family

Question 8

What’s does the 2nd part of social history include asking about?

Answer 8

Support network

Are they able to summon help?

Question 9

What’s does the 3rd part of social history include asking about?

Answer 9

Smoking or alcohol use

If so how much and how often

Question 10

What’s does the 4th part of social history include asking about?

Answer 10

Diet and fluid intake

How much how often and what of

Question 11

What’s does the 5th part of social history include asking about?

Answer 11

General health

Hygiene and toileting as well as mood and sleeping