Social history or lifestyle Flashcards
1
Q
What is social history useful for?
A
Forming an understanding of the cause of the illness i.e. smoking.
Also reveals how the illness affects the patient
2
Q
Habits (including duration and amount)
A
Smoking
Alcohol
Recreation drug use (where appropriate)
3
Q
Excercise
A
Time spent exercising each week
Is their job active?
4
Q
Social circumstances and hobbies
A
How often do they visit friends?
5
Q
Household members
A
Will there be someone to care for patient?
6
Q
Pets
A
Can the patient care for their pet?
7
Q
Overseas travel
A
Have they been abroad recently?
