PMHx, Shx, Dhx

Question 1

What is the acronym for important PMHx conditions

and what does it stand for

Answer 1

JAM THREADS
jaundice
anaemia
myocardial infarction
tubercolosis
hypertension/ heart disease
rheumatic fever (inflammation joints)
epilepsy
asthma/ copd
diabetes
stroke

also ask allergies here

Question 2

what questions would you ask for SHx

Answer 2

Where/ who do you live with
occupation- current or retired
recreation and mobility- fitness, hobbies, diet
smoking and drinking
exposure to infections
support

Question 3

what would you ask about DHx

Answer 3

current meds- prescribed/ OTC?
vitamins/ supplements
recreational drugs

Question 4

allergies

Answer 4

ensure you ask for allergies early on

Question 5

what is the acronym for Cat 1 handover

Answer 5

SAMPLE
symptoms
allergies
medications
PMHx
last oral intake
events