History Taking Flashcards
What is the most important information to get from the patient?
History
Past history of a pt includes what?
Immunization Surgeries Hospitalization Illness Past Injuries Habits Allergies Meds Review of Systems
Review of systems involves areas such as?
GI
Renal
Liver etc.
It’s important to ask the pt if they have had any previous chiropractic care such as?
Techniques
Dr
Reason for care
Frequency/Duration/Response
What are the ABC’s of family history?
Arthrotides (arthritis) Blood disorders Cancer Diabetes Epilepsy Fatalities Genetic Factors
History of one’s occupation may provide insight into?
Source of problem
Review at least the past how many years of the pt’s work history?
10
To find the history of the complain it’s it important to find out the?
Onset (when?)
History of complaint includes what?
MP3 Mechanism: onset Progression: getting better/worse Prior hx of same complaint Prior care for this complaint
What does palliative mean when referring to history of complaint?
What alleviates pain? –> ice, heat, freq
What does provocative mean when referring to history of complaint?
Aggrivates? –> motion, stress
When finding out the history of the complaint find out the quality of?
Pain
Certain types of pain characteristically originate from?
Certain tissue types
Determining the type of pain may be useful to reach a?
Tentative Diagnosis
When finding out the history of the complaint find out the radiating characteristics of?
Pain (does it travel)
