History Taking
The most serious thing the patient is concerned about
(the reason they came to the doctor)
What is Chief Complaint
This gives us clues regarding the patient's ability to make rational decisions.
What is mental status?
Shellfish, sulpha drugs, peanuts, and insect stings are common ________ patient's may have.
What are allergies?
Term for pain that spreads from one spot to another
What is Radiating
Just Do It
What is Nike
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last oral intake; Events preceding
What is SAMPLE?
4 LETTERS USED TO EVALUATE A PATIENT'S MENTAL STATUS
What is AVPU
It is important to obtain this information to determine future pharmacy interventions.
What are patient medications?
Something that makes the pain worse
What is Provocation
Save Money. Live Better
What is Wal-Mart
Make my patient feel welcome
What is Greet the patient
These numbers can tell us a lot about you
What are Vital Signs
Obtaining this information will assist the EMR in understanding what is currently happening with his/her patient.
What is pertinent medical history?
It seams like it's been going on forever
What is timing
Easy, breezy, beautiful.
COVERGIRL
A patient describes how he feels, he is telling you his ____________
What is symptoms
This value can be hot stuff
What is Temperature
This information is important because it can alert us of any gastrointestinal issues.
What is the patient's last oral intake?
0 - 10 Scale
What is Severity
Have it your way
Burger King
That looks interesting
What is a Sign
How is the weather up there?
What is Height?
This information gives a frame-by-frame description of what may have caused or assisted in the patient's chief complaint.
What are events leading up to the problem?
Is there and elephant on my chest?
What is Quality?
Melts in your mouth, not in your hand.
M & M's