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What is the most important part to diagnosing a patient? |
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Taking a thorough history. |
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What is included in the history of present illness? |
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Definition
-Onset -location -duration -character -association.aggravating factors -relieving factors -temporal factors -severity of symptoms |
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What is included in past medical history |
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Definition
-medical illness -injuries -immunizations -mediactions -allergies -surgeries -hospitalization |
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What is inlcuded in social history? |
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Definition
-safety of relationships -habits:tobacco, alcohol, exercise, sleep -occupation -religion -environment -sexual history SHORES |
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