Final Written exam - Week 9

Question 1

Understand and contextualize clinical red flags according to the research

Answer 1

Often found in history takings.
A Clinical Red Flag is a sign or symptom obtained during the history taking or physical evaluation clinical step that is associated with serious pathology.
Examples:
- Suicidal ideation
- Suspicion of illicit or legal substance abuse
- Unexplained injuries
- Unexplained or recurrent fevers