PSP Flashcards
Yellow Light
Objective - Vital Signs and Physical Examination, Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
Red Light
Subjective - chief complaint and History
Green Light
Assessment and Plan
Definition of Symptom
Subjective Indication of a Disease or a Change in Condition as Perceived by the Patient
Definition of Sign
Objective indication that may be detected by physician during physical examination or perceived by patient
Definition of Asymptomatic
Absence of any evidence or symptoms of illness or condition
What are the 5 C’s of effective communication?
Courtesy, comfort, connection, conformation, and confidentiality
Definition of open-ended question
Question that allows patient discretion about the extent of an answer.
Definition of direct question
Question that seeks specific information.
Definition of a leading question
Question that may limit information provided to what the patient thinks you want to know
What is the difference between building a history and taking one?
Building a history is a joint effort between you and your patient.
Definition of chief complaint
Primary reason for patient’s visit