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Division 2Patient Assessment

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Chapter 10 History Taking

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Topics

History-Taking TechniquesActive ListeningThe Comprehensive Health History

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Components of a Patient History

Establishing rapportChief complaintHistory of the present illnessPast medical historyCurrent health status– Family history– Psychosocial history

Review of systems

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The Interview

Differential field diagnosisHelps establish a bond

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Patient Rapport

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Patient Rapport – Setting the Stage

If a patient’s chart is available, review it before interviewing the patient.Use this information to gain clues about the patient.

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Patient Rapport – The First Impression

Present yourself as a caring, competent, and confident health care professional.

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Patient Rapport –Building Trust

When you introduce yourself to the patient, shaking hands or offering a comforting touch will help build trust.

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Patient Rapport – Asking Questions

Use a combination of open-ended and closed-ended questions.

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Patient Rapport – Language and Communication

Use appropriate language.Use an appropriate level of questioning, but do not appear condescending.When encountering communication barriers, try to enlist someone to help.Actively listen.

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Patient Rapport – Sensitive Topics

A paramedic must learn to become comfortable dealing with sensitive topics.It is important to earn a patient’s trust.

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The Comprehensive Patient History

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Preliminary Data

Date and timeAgeSexRaceBirthplaceOccupation

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The Chief Complaint

This is the pain, discomfort, and/or dysfunction that caused the patient to request help.

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The Present Illness OPQRST-ASPN

Onset of the problemProvocative/ Palliative factorsQualityRegion/Radiation

SeverityTimeAssociated SymptomsPertinent Negatives

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Past History

General state of healthChildhood diseasesAdult diseasesPsychiatric illnessesAccidents or injuriesSurgeries or hospitalizations

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Current Health Status (1 of 2)

Current medicationsAllergiesTobaccoAlcohol, drugs, and related substancesDietScreening testsImmunizations

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Current Health Status (2 of 2)

Sleep patternsExercise and leisure activitiesEnvironmental hazardsUse of safety measuresFamily historyHome situation and significant othersDaily life

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You should take your patient’s medications with you to the hospital,

when practical.

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Review of SystemsA system-by-system series of questions designed to identify problems your patient has not already identified:– Skin– Head– Eyes– Ears– Nose– Mouth/Throat– Respiratory– Cardiovascular

– Gastrointestinal– Genitourinary– Musculoskeletal– Neurologic– Psychologic– Endocrine– Hematologic

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Psychosocial HistoryChronic health conditionsJob– Work schedule– Stress

Family dynamicsSupportSafety issues – Car seat usage– Smoke and CO alarms

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Special Challenges (1 of 2)

SilenceOverly talkative patientsMultiple symptomsAnxiety

DepressionSexually attractive or seductive patientsConfusing behaviors or symptoms

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Special Challenges (2 of 2)

Patients needing reassuranceAnger and hostilityIntoxicationCrying

Limited intelligenceLanguage barriersHearing problemsBlindnessTalking with families or friends

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If the patient cannot provide useful information, gather it from family

or bystanders.

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Summary

History-Taking TechniquesActive ListeningThe Comprehensive Health History


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