Psychosocial factors - ANSWER Issues related to mental health,
domestic violence, and substance abuse
Lifestyle issues - ANSWER Personal choices and habits that impact
health and well-being
Rapport - ANSWER Establishing a connection and building trust with the
patient
Mental health assessment - ANSWER Evaluating mood, emotions, and
treatment history
Psychiatric medications - ANSWER Medications used to treat mental
health conditions
Alcohol consumption - ANSWER Assessing alcohol use and related
behaviours
Illicit drug use - ANSWER Assessing the use of illegal drugs and related
behaviours
Physical abuse - ANSWER Assessing and addressing physical violence
and domestic abuse
Child abuse - ANSWER Assessing and addressing physical or sexual
abuse of children
Elder abuse - ANSWER Assessing and addressing physical or sexual
abuse of elderly individuals
Sexual history - ANSWER Assessing sexual activity and practices
, Sexual orientation - ANSWER Assessing an individual's sexual
preference or identity
Age-specific interview techniques - ANSWER Adapting interview
techniques based on the patient's age and developmental stage
Parent as primary information source - ANSWER Using parents as the
primary source of health information for children
Guardian as information source - ANSWER Using legal representatives
as the source of health information for patients
Family dynamics - ANSWER Assessing and understanding family
relationships and interactions
Nonverbal communication - ANSWER Using gestures, facial
expressions, and body language to convey messages
Hearing impairment - ANSWER Assessing and communicating
effectively with patients who have hearing loss
Reduced consciousness - ANSWER Assessing and communicating
effectively with patients who have a low level of awareness
Cognitive impairment - ANSWER Assessing and communicating
effectively with patients who have dementia or cognitive decline
Mental illness - ANSWER Assessing and communicating effectively with
patients who have psychiatric conditions
Anxiety management - ANSWER Assessing and using techniques to
reduce anxiety in patients
Emotional expression - ANSWER Understanding and supporting
patients' emotional expressions, including crying
Anger management - ANSWER Managing and addressing patient anger
in a therapeutic manner
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