WEEK 11
I HUMAN LAURA KIN
Complaint:
"What brings you in today?"
This open-ended question allows the patient to describe their
main concern in their own words.
Onset:
"When did you first notice the symptoms?"
"Was the onset sudden or gradual?" Location:
"Where exactly are you experiencing the symptoms?" "Can
,you point to or describe the area affected?" Duration:
, "What seems to make the symptoms worse?"
"Have you found anything that helps relieve the symptoms?"
Radiation:
"Do the symptoms spread to other areas of your body?"
Timing:
"Do the symptoms follow any pattern or occur at specific
times?"
Severity:
"On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate the severity of
your
symptoms?"
Associated Symptoms:
"Are you experiencing any other symptoms along with your
main
concern?"
Follow-up based on possible associated symptoms related to
the
patient's primary complaint.
Past Medical History
"Do you have any chronic medical conditions?"
"Have you had any surgeries or hospitalizations in the past?"
"Are you currently taking any medications?"
"Do you have any allergies, including to medications, foods, or
environmental factors?"
"Have you had any similar symptoms or issues in the past?"
Family History
"Do any diseases or conditions run in your family?"