Podcast
Questions and Answers
What do the letters in SCHOLAR-MAC stand for?
What do the letters in SCHOLAR-MAC stand for?
Symptoms, Characteristics, History, Onset, Location, Aggravating Factors, Remitting Factors, Medications, Allergies, Conditions
What questions are associated with Symptoms?
What questions are associated with Symptoms?
What is bothering you? What is wrong? What brings you in today? What other problems have you noticed? What other symptoms have you noticed?
What questions are associated with Characteristics?
What questions are associated with Characteristics?
What does the problem feel like? Describe your symptoms/problem to me. Have your symptoms changed over time? How bothersome are your symptoms? To what extent do your symptoms interfere with your activities of daily living?
What questions are associated with History?
What questions are associated with History?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Onset?
What questions are associated with Onset?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Location?
What questions are associated with Location?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Aggravating Factors?
What questions are associated with Aggravating Factors?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Remitting Factors?
What questions are associated with Remitting Factors?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Medications?
What questions are associated with Medications?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Allergies?
What questions are associated with Allergies?
Signup and view all the answers
What questions are associated with Conditions?
What questions are associated with Conditions?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of SCHOLAR?
What is the purpose of SCHOLAR?
Signup and view all the answers
What does QuEST stand for?
What does QuEST stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
Which patients are not candidates for Self-Care?
Which patients are not candidates for Self-Care?
Signup and view all the answers
What should you do if your patient is not a self-care candidate?
What should you do if your patient is not a self-care candidate?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
SCHOLAR-MAC Overview
- SCHOLAR-MAC is an acronym representing various aspects to assess patient symptoms: Symptoms, Characteristics, History, Onset, Location, Aggravating Factors, Remitting Factors, Medications, Allergies, Conditions.
Symptoms Questions
- Inquiry includes:
- What is bothering you?
- What brings you in today?
- Are there any other problems or symptoms noticed?
Characteristics Questions
- Focus on how the issue feels and includes:
- Describe your symptoms and any changes over time.
- Assess the impact on daily activities.
History Questions
- Investigates past experiences with symptoms:
- Have these symptoms occurred before?
- What treatments were tried previously, and how effective were they?
Onset Questions
- Details the initiation and frequency of symptoms:
- When did you first notice the symptoms?
- What activities were ongoing at the onset?
Location Questions
- Clarifies the area of concern:
- Where does it hurt?
- Which part of the body is affected?
Aggravating Factors Questions
- Identifies contributors to worsening symptoms:
- What makes the problem worse, such as specific foods or activities?
Remitting Factors Questions
- Explores alleviating elements:
- What actions or medications have provided relief?
- How effective have these measures been?
Medications Questions
- Discusses all medications being used:
- Includes prescription, nonprescription, and herbal supplements.
- Clarifies conditions treated with each medication.
Allergies Questions
- Assesses sensitivities and reactions:
- Investigates allergies to medications and products.
- Distinguishes between sensitivity and adverse effects.
Conditions Questions
- Gathers information on other health issues:
- What medical conditions are being treated currently?
- Identifies potential drug-disease interactions and self-care suitability.
Purpose of SCHOLAR
- The main objective is to gather thorough understanding of the current complaint for effective assessment.
QuEST Framework
- Qu: Quickly and accurately assess the patient.
- E: Establish if the patient qualifies for self-care treatment.
- Suggest appropriate self-care strategies and discuss them with the patient.
Self-Care Candidates
- Individuals who are generally not suitable for self-care:
- Require further diagnosis due to severe symptoms.
- Have persistent symptoms with unknown causes.
- Experienced recurrent symptoms without clear resolution.
- Have health conditions that warrant professional evaluation.
Referral Process for Non-Self-Care Candidates
- Explain the rationale for referral clearly to the patient.
- Emphasize the importance of seeking treatment without causing alarm.
- Provide specific guidance on where to pursue care, such as:
- Primary Care Provider (PCP)
- Urgent care center
- Emergency Room
- Clarify timelines for when treatment should be sought.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz focuses on the SCHOLAR-MAC framework for assessing patient symptoms. It covers eight key areas including symptoms, characteristics, history, onset, location, aggravating factors, remitting factors, medications, and allergies. Test your knowledge on how to effectively inquire about patient symptoms and their history.