HISTORY-TAKING

24 year-old female presents to GP with abdominal pain

HISTORY TAKING

HISTORY TAKING

Presenting Complaint

History of presenting complaint

Past Medical History

Drug History

Family History

Social History

Systems Review

Ideas, concerns, expectations

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HISTORY TAKING

Presenting Complaint (PC)OPEN QUESTIONS:

“Why have you come in today?”

“Could you tell me more about the……….?”

History of Presenting Complaint (HPC)For PAIN, use a mneumonic:

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SUMMARISE the presenting complaint

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Past Medical History (HPC)

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Medical conditions

Hospitalisations

Serious illnesses / injuries

Operations

Drug History (DH)

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ALLERGIESCurrent medications:• Prescribed• Over-the-counter

• Name• Dose• Frequency

Recreational drugs

Family History (FH)

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Anyone in family had similar problem?

Any serious illnesses in the family?

Social History (SH)

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Work

Home circumstances

• Current smoker?• Past smoker?• How many years?• Cigarettes/ roll-ups / cigars?• How many per day?

Smoking

• Who lives at home – partner? Children?• Stairs at home?• Need help with housework, shopping, cooking?

• Do you drink alcohol?• What? Wine? Beer?• How much? • Calculate units/week

Alcohol

Systems ReviewCouple of questions for each body system e.g:

• Fits, faints, funny turns• Headaches• Vision problems

CNS (central nervous system)

• Shortness of Breath (SOB)• Cough – blood (red flag)

RS (respiratory system)

• Chest pain• “Heart fluttering” (palpitations)• Ankle swelling

CVS (cardiovascular system)

• Change in bowel habits – blood (red flag)• Nausea or vomiting• Weight loss – red flag

GI (gastrointestinal system)

• Change in waterworks• Blood in urine• Menstrual problems

GU (genitourinary system)

• Joint or muscle pain• Skin rashes• Lumps or bumps

Other

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ICE

IdeasConcernsExpectations

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Closing“Is there anything you’d like to add or think I’ve missed?”

“Do you have any questions?”

THANK the patient!!!!!

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HISTORY TAKING

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RED FLAGS

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Symptoms that may indicate serious underlying condition

Different for each body system

e.g. coughing-up blood (haemoptysis) and lung cancer

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Signposting“I’d like to ask you about ….”

• Your general health• Your previous health• Your background• etc

WHY?

Patient and examiner know you have a structure

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THANK YOU