Taking a Medical History Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of taking medical history?
A
- Presenting complaint
- History of presenting complaint
- Past medical history
- Allergies/medications
- Family History
- Social History
- System enquiry
2
Q
What questions could you ask on the history of presenting complaint?
A
- Acute vs chronic
- Speed of onset
- Duration
- Frequency
- Severity
- Character
- Radiation
- Associated symptoms
- Aggravating/relieving factors
- Impact on functional ability and quality of life
3
Q
What does SOCRATES stand for?
A
- Site
- Onset
- Character
- Tadiation
- Associated symptoms
- Timing
- Exacerbators/relievers
- Severity
4
Q
What does JAM THREADS stand for?
A
Common previous illnesses
- Jaundice
- Anaemia
- Myocardial infarction
- TB
- Hypertension and heart disease
- Rheumatic fever
- Epilepsy
- Asthma and COPD
- Diabetes
- Stroke
