Structured Approaches

Question 1

What is OLDCART?

Answer 1

OLDCHART is used for exploring a symptom or problem
O - onset
L - location
D - duration
C - characteristics (quality, severity, timing)
A - associated manifestations (if it affects other body systems)
R - relieving or aggravating factors (food, medication, activity)
T - treatments/therapies

Question 2

What is HEEADSSSS?

Answer 2

HEEADSSSS is useful when exploring life with young people
H - home
E - education
E - eating
A - activities
D - drugs/alcohol
S - sexual activity
S - self-harm/suicidal ideation
S - safety
S - social media

Question 3

What is SAMPLE?

Answer 3

SAMPLE is used for basic health history
S - symptoms
A - allergies
M - medications
P - past medical history
L - last oral intake
E - events leading up to

Question 4

What is OPQRSTU?

Answer 4

OPQRSTU is used for pain discussions
O - onset
P - provocation
Q - quality
R - radiation
S - severity
T - timing/treatment
U - understanding/impact

Question 5

What is BALDCHASM?

Answer 5

BALDCHASM is used for exploring family history of disease
B - blood pressure
A - arthritis
L - lung disease
D - diabetes
C - cancers
H - heart diseases
A - alcohol related conditions
S - stroke
M - mental illness

Question 6

What is the head to toe assessment?

Answer 6

Observation - on childs body and listening to accounts from child and parents. Visual assessments and physical assessments.