Finding:
Established chief complaint and reason for admittance
Finding:
Reports car accident
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are
presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any
concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
Why were you admitted?
Finding:
Reports injury
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are
presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any
concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
What caused your injury?
Finding:
,Reports passive suicidal ideation
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are
presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any
concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question:
What brings you in today?
History of Present Illness
Finding:
Followed up on details of car accident
Finding:
Reports loss of consciousness
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Did you lose consciousness during the car accident?
Finding:
Reports being unsure of how the accident happened
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Do you know what caused the car accident?
Finding:
Reports wearing seatbelt
(Available)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
,Were you wearing a seatbelt?
Finding:
Reports being the driver - no other passengers in car
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Who was driving before the car accident?
Finding:
Reports was told she would get a ticket for DUI
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
What caused the car accident?
Finding:
Followed up on alcohol use just prior to car accident
Finding:
Reports drinking before accident
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Were you drinking before the accident?
Finding:
Reports being unsure of how many drinks - "at least 5"
(Available)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
, complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
How much did you drink before the accident?
Finding:
Reports was drinking with friends at a party
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Who were you drinking with?
Finding:
Reports left party to drive home because she was mad at her girlfriend and could not
take any more
(Available)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Why did you leave the party?
Finding:
Asked about driving impaired
Finding:
Reports knew she was driving under the influence but did not care
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits
information relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current
complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as
the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Did you know you were too drunk to drive?
Finding:
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