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- When did it begin?
- When did he/she start to feel this way?
- How long has this been going on?
- What was the patient doing when it started?
- Do you think the activity started the illness?
- Was the onset sudden, gradual, or chronic?
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- What brought it on?
- Does anyone else at home or school have similar symptoms?
- Where were you leading up to the symptoms? (i.e. outside, gym, another country)
- Has this happened before?
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- Can you describe the symptom (i.e. rash, pain, cough)
- Ask descriptive questions about the issue of concern
- What does it feel like? (i.e. pain)
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| R: Relieves/Remedies tried |
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- Does anything make it worse or better?
- Have you tried any medications or home remedies? Did they work?
- What did you give and how much?
- When was last dose?
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- Does it spread anywhere?
- What else has occured with the symptom (i.e. fever, cough, rash, drainage, etc.)
- How is the symptom affecting the patient and family?
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- When does it occur? (i.e. night/day, after certain activity)
- When is it most prevalent
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- What are U VERY worried about?
- Do you have any other concerns?
- What is the goal for treatment?
- What do you believe is causing the symptoms?
- Does anyone else in your family have a history r/t this?
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