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physical assessment
module 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Essential Elements of Clinical Care consist of | Empathic listening Ability to interview patients of all ages, moods, & backgrounds Techniques for examining different body systems Process of clinical reasoning |
| Comprehensive Assessment | Includes all elements of the health history and complete physical exam |
| Focused / Problem Oriented Assessment | "Urgent Care" or Routine Patients |
| Comprehensive Assessments Strengthen | Clinician and Patient Realationship |
| Subjective | Patient tells you |
| Objective | What you see |
| The 7 Elements of a Comprehensive Assessment | 1. Identify Data & Source hx. Is it reliable? 2. Chief Complaint(s) 3. Present Illness 4. Past hx 5. Family hx 6. Personal & Social hx 7. Review of Systems |