Category
Scored Items
Experts selected these topics as essential components of a strong, thorough interviewwith this
patient.
Patient Data
Not Scored
A combination of open and closed questions will yield better patient data. The following details are
facts of the patient's case.
Chief Complaint
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Finding:
Asked about chief complaint
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Finding:
Reports headaches
(Found)
Pro Tip: Use open questions to ask a patient why they're here today so they cantell you in
their own words and inform you of the situation.
Example Question:
Do you have headaches?
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Finding:
Reports excessive weight gain
, Shadow Health Preeclampsia
(Found)
Pro Tip: Use open questions to ask a patient why they're here today so they cantell you in
their own words and inform you of the situation.
Example Question:
Have you had changes to your weight?
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Finding:
Reports swelling
(Found)
Pro Tip: Use open questions to ask a patient why they're here today so they cantell you in
their own words and inform you of the situation.
Example Question:
Do you have swelling anywhere?
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Finding:
Reports test results the physician said were problematic
(Found)
Pro Tip: Use open questions to ask a patient why they're here today so they cantell you in
their own words and inform you of the situation.
Example Question:
What did the physician say about your test results?
Patient Comfort
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Finding:
Asked about patient comfort
, Shadow Health Preeclampsia
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Finding:
Reports feeling comfortable
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking patients, especially pregnant ones, about their comfort lets youknow if they
are ready for a long conversation, and how you can make them readier.
Example Question:
Are you comfortable?
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Finding:
Reports concern over symptoms
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking patients, especially pregnant ones, about their comfort lets youknow if they
are ready for a long conversation, and how you can make them readier.
Example Question:
How do you feel about your symptoms?
History of Present Illness
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Finding:
Asked about test results
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Finding:
Reports high blood pressure reading today
, Shadow Health Preeclampsia
(Found)
Pro Tip: Ask patients everything you can about their current illness, from its characteristics to
its frequency to its causes, so you can determine its nature andwhat treatments are
recommendable.
Example Question:
What were the results of your high blood pressure tests?
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Finding:
Reports moderately high blood pressure 1 week ago
(Found)
Pro Tip: Ask patients everything you can about their current illness, from its characteristics to
its frequency to its causes, so you can determine its nature andwhat treatments are
recommendable.
Example Question:
What were the results of your high blood pressure tests?
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Finding:
Reports urinalysis showed proteinuria
(Found)
Pro Tip: Ask patients everything you can about their current illness, from its characteristics to
its frequency to its causes, so you can determine its nature andwhat treatments are
recommendable.
Example Question:
What were the results of your urine tests?
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Finding:
Asked about duration of symptoms