PMH

Question 1

What does the PMH display?

Answer 1

informs the reader of current or chronic illnesses being managed
*Stable vs unstable
*Controlled vs uncontrolled

Question 2

How should the PMH be ordered?

Answer 2

List form: can be numbered or bullet points
Lister in chronological order
*most recent to least

Question 3

What is the Preferred way to document PMH?

Answer 3

Use subheadings EX:
1. Adult illnesses
2. Childhood illnesses
3. Accidents/injuries/transfusions/hospitalizations
4. Health Promotion
5. Developmental history
6. OBGYN
7. Psych history

Question 4

What can go with Adult illnesses?

Answer 4

1. Any chronic condition
2. Any condition currently being managed

Question 5

What can go under childhood illnesses?

Answer 5

1. Chicken pox
2. Measles
3. Mumps
4. Rheumatic fever
5. Rubella

Question 6

What can go under accidents/injuries/transfusions/hospitalizations

Answer 6

1. MVA
2. Fractures
3. Hospitalization
   *Chronological order

Question 7

What goes under OBGYN?

Answer 7

1. Age of menarche
2. Age of menopause
3. Duration of cycles
4. TPAL
5. Health promotion
   *PAP, mammogram, colonoscopy

Question 8

What goes under Psych/Mental health?

Answer 8

1. History of anxiety or depression
2. Sleep disturbance
3. ADHD