Unit 5: Principles of patient assessment Flashcards
Part 1: complaints of assessment
Define Assessment
Information obtained using observation, questioning, physical examination and clinical investigations to come up with a management plan
What are the 3 clinical goals we aim to achieve with patient assessment
- Involve patient in their care
2.superior outcome
3.improve patient well-being
What are the 3 principles of patient assessment
1.take history and examine patient
2.ensure comfortable and safe environment
3.follow standards for podiatrists
Which 2 ways give us sufficient information during patient assessment
1.patient interview
2.clinical assessment
What does the podiatrist conduct during patient interview
History taking
What is the difference between directive and non directive questioning
Directive- closed-ended questioning
And
Non-directive questioning- open-ended questioning
What is the difference between general and focused history
General history includes medical, family and social history
What are the advantages of a patient -centered integrated with clinician -centered interview
-allows patient to freely express their concerns, yielding more data for the clinician
-improve patient satisfaction, compliance, recall and
knowledge
-allows clinician to obtain more complete biopsychosocial history
What are the 3 components of the Biopsychosocial model of pain
- Biological
2.Psychological
3.social
What is the solution for biological and psychological pain
Sleep
What solution does one need for social and psychological pain
Coping skills
What do people use in response to biological (sick body) and social (social anxiety) pain
Drugs
What do SOCRATES Stand for
Site
Onset
Characteristic
Radiation
Associated symptoms
Time
Exacerbating factors
Scale
What are the 3 stages of physical examination and 3 actions of systemic examination
1.Position and exposure of patient
2. Comparison
3.systemic
○observe or look
○touch, feel and palpate
○move and listen
