Algorithm 2 for History Taking

History taking important points not to miss 

Chief Complaints

History of Present Ilness

Pain – Site

            Onset

            Character

            Radiation

            Exacerbating Factors

            Relieving Factors

            Night pain

Swelling

Discharge

Movement affected     Sitting

                                    Lying

                                    Walking

Functions                    Aids

                        Walking Distance

                        Dressing

Toilet

Stair Climbing – up and down

Locking/Clicking/Instability for knee cases 

Fever

Trauma

Infections on body – tooth , axilla , genitalia ,skin

Night pain , Night sweats , loss of sleep and appetite

Treatment History

Review of Other Systems –

HEENT- Gum bleeding , Nasal bleed , Uveitis / Conjunctivitis

MSK System – Pain on other joints , back , morning Stiffness

Chest – Cough / Sputum Production

Bowel /Bladder

Past History

Family History

Personal History

Menstrual History

Birth and Developmental History

Socioeconomic History

Vaccination

Expectation