Pain history Flashcards
1
Q
SOCRATES
S=
A
SITE OF PAIN
2
Q
SOCRATES
O=
A
ONSET - WHAT BROUGHT IT ON
3
Q
SOCRATES
C=
A
CHARACTER - ACHE, BURN, STABBING
4
Q
SOCRATES
R=
A
RADIATION - DOES IT GO ANYWHERE ELSE
5
Q
SOCRATES
A=
A
ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS - SOB ECT
6
Q
SOCRATES
T=
A
TIMING/DURATION
7
Q
SOCRATES
E =
A
EXACERBATING/ RELIEVING FACTORS - INHALORS, REST ETC
8
Q
SOCRATES
S=
A
SEVERITY - SCALE 1-10
9
Q
what action during a history shows that you are listening and helps identify gaps
A
summarising
10
Q
what is signposting
A
'’Can I move on to ask you about medications you are taking’’
