The Social History Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the medical interview?
A
- gather data
- build a relationship
- educate the patient
- formulate plans and make decisions
- as therapy
2
Q
Why do we care about social history?
A
- helps define cause or mechanisms of disease
- IDs sources of support
- IDs barriers to wellness
- provides a window into approaches that are likely to succeed
- suggests pt’s likely reactions
- elicits coping mechanisms
- IDs patient strengths
- explores patient concerns
3
Q
What does the social history reveal?
A
- environment of the pt
- social support
- social stressors
- literacy and language
- health belief and expectations
4
Q
Inability to afford food, medications , or medical expenses would be what type of social history information?
A
social stressor
5
Q
Family, friend, marriage, partnership, or religious affiliations would be example of what type of social history information?
A
social support
6
Q
Why is language and literacy important in the social history?
A
understanding medical bottles
7
Q
What are health beliefs?
A
- what the patient thinks caused their symptoms
- what they are hoping for
- what they are afraid of
