How would your communication and interview techniques for building a health history differ with each patient?
How might you target your questions for building a health history based on the patient’s social determinants of health?
What risk assessment instruments would be appropriate to use with each patient, or what questions would you ask each patient to assess his or her health risks?
Identify any potential health-related risks based upon the patient’s age, gender, ethnicity, or environmental setting that should be taken into consideration.
Select one of the risk assessment instruments presented in Chapter 1 or Chapter 5 of the Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination text, or another tool with which you are familiar, related to your selected patient.
Develop at least five targeted questions you would ask your selected patient to assess her health risks and begin building a health history.
Sample Solution
Communication and interview techniques would vary depending on the patient. For example, for an elderly patient, it may be beneficial to use a softer and slower tone of voice, as well as providing more time for answering questions. On the other hand, when working with a younger or more active patient population, it may be best to use a direct approach and ensure that important information is conveyed in a concise manner.
Sample Solution
Communication and interview techniques would vary depending on the patient. For example, for an elderly patient, it may be beneficial to use a softer and slower tone of voice, as well as providing more time for answering questions. On the other hand, when working with a younger or more active patient population, it may be best to use a direct approach and ensure that important information is conveyed in a concise manner.
