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
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