Patient-Centered Medical History Taking
Patient-Centered Medical History Taking
Patient-Centered Medical History Taking
Objectives
At the end of the session, students will be able: To take medical history based on the patients needs To take medical history according to the standard procedure To withdraw hypothesis or synthesize individual health problems based on the medical history taking
Context
Disease Illness
Ideas, expectations, feelings, effect on function Disease
Illness
Person
Being realistic
Medical History
Purpose of history taking: Understanding of the complain Understanding the patients feeling Understanding the symptoms or illness when exists Hypothesis of problems and possible cause
General Procedure
Verification of the patients identity Reason for visiting the physician Chief complain of illness when occured Other related symptoms if any History of the current problems Pass medical problems related with the current problems Other medical history that might be important Family medical history Specific questions
Verification of identity
Full name Age or date of birth Address Background of the patients: formal education, working, insurance coverage
Reason of visiting
Usually patients visit regarding his/her concern of any existing health problems / presence of illness Patients goal to be healthy Patients goal to reduce risk
Specific question
For example in pediatrics patient: history of birth, lactation, immunization, growth and development For example in obstetrics patient: menarche, monthly cycle For example in eldery: daily activity at home For example in psychiatrics: pre morbid condition, personality