History Taking PDF
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European University Cyprus
Ioannis Pantazopoulos
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This document provides information on the process of history taking, including sections on symptoms, clinical signs, differential diagnosis, past medical history, social history, and a summary of the history. It emphasizes the importance of patient feedback and correcting any misunderstandings.
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HISTORY TAKING Ioannis Pantazopoulos Scientific Collaborator EUC Medical history Case history Anamnesis Symptoms Clinical signs Differential diagnosis History and physical Introduce yourself carefully Identification History of presenting complaint Past medical history...
HISTORY TAKING Ioannis Pantazopoulos Scientific Collaborator EUC Medical history Case history Anamnesis Symptoms Clinical signs Differential diagnosis History and physical Introduce yourself carefully Identification History of presenting complaint Past medical history Past surgical history Review of systems (ROS) Social history Number of pack-years = (packs smoked per day) × (years as a smoker) Social history Summary of history Repeat back the important points so that the patient can correct you if there are any misunderstandings or errors Patient feedback Ending Inhibiting factors Thank you for your attention!
