Interview Basics 5

Question 1

What is a life partner?

Answer 1

Someone who the person has chosen to spend their life with

Does not have to be a sexual relationship, it can be a friend

Question 2

Transitional statements for taking a sexual history

Answer 2

Words you choose as important as general concept of warning pt you are going to a potentially uncomfortable subject
Ex. Now I’d like to move our convo to sexuality which is an important aspect of your complete health history

Question 3

When is the best time to screen for intimate partner violence?

Answer 3

During well pt visits and while the pt is clothed

Question 4

SAFE mnemonic

Answer 4

Stress and safety: do you feel safe in your relationship?
Afraid or abused: has your partner ever threatened you or your children?
Friends and family: If you were hurt would your friends or family know and would they be able to help you?
Emergency plan: do you have a safe place to go in an emergency?

Question 5

What are the 5 P’s?

Answer 5

Partners, practices, prevention of pregnancy, protection from STIs and past history of STIs

Question 6

How should you approach asking questions about the pt’s partners?

Answer 6

Ask open ended questions first then get more specific and focused questions

Question 7

True or false: taking a sexual history is always indicated

Answer 7

False

Ex. Pt is dying