History Taking Flashcards by Eleanor Duckett

SOCRATES

Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Alleviating factors/Associated symptoms
Time
Exacerbating factors
Severity

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Order of questions in history taking

Presenting complaint
History of presenting complaint
Past medical history
Drug history/allergies
Family history
Social history
Systems review
ICE

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Cardiology history specific questions

Caffeine intake
Smoking history
Diet/exercise
Stress/occupation

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Resp history specific questions

Pets - bird fanciers lung
Occupation - asbestos/mining
Smoking history
Number of pillows when sleeping

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Gastro history specific questions

Diarrhoea/vomiting
Diet - changes/intentional weight loss
Appetite/swallowing problems
Bowel movements
Last menstruation

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MSK history specific questions

Rashes, skin lesions, nail changes
Sexual history (reactive arthritis)
Night sweats
Joint stiffness

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Neuro history specific questions

Sensory changes (hearing, vision, taste, smell)
Headaches
Dizziness/loss of balance
Changes in pain perception/sensation
Bowel/bladder changes
Any loss of function

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History Taking Flashcards

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