Communication to approach

YES (1)

NO (0)

Greets the patient

Introduces himself/herself

Ask patient how they'd like to be addressed

Explains what they are going to do

Treats the patient respectfully

Knowledge

Chief Complaint

YES (1)

NO (0)

What seems to be your problem today?

I have pain in my belly

HPI

YES (1)

NO (0)

Name

Leon Sheldon

Age

31

What is your Occupation?

Bank teller

Abdominal pain OCD

YES (1)

NO (0)

When did the pain start?

This morning

How did the pain start? Suddenly or gradually?

Gradually

What were you doing when the pain started?

I was eating my breakfast

Have you ever had abdominal pain problem before?

No

Does the pain come and go?

It is a constant pain

What makes the pain better?

I feel better when I'm lying still

What makes the pain worse?

It is worse when I move around

Do meals make the pain worse?

No

Where was the pain when it started?

Around my belly button

Where is the pain now?

On the lower parts of the right side

What does the pain feel like?

Aching

Is the pain constant, or does it come and go?

it's constant

Is the pain sharp and continuous?

Yes

Is the pain cramping and intermittent?

No

Has the character of the pain changed since it first started?

Yes it is more severe now and the location is different

How severe is the pain now, on a scale of 1 - 10, where 10 is the worst pain you ever had?

8

Does the pain radiate anywhere, such as into the back, sides, or groin area?

No

Have you noticed any palpable mass in your groin?

No

Nausea and Vomiting

YES (1)

NO (0)

Have you had any nausea?

Yes

Have you had any vomiting?

Yes, once

Does the vomitus contain any blood?

No

Stool /Diarrhea/Bowel Habits

YES (1)

NO (0)

How are your bowel movements?

as usual

Have you noticed any change in your bowel habits?

No

Any Diarrhea?

No

Any Constipation?

No

Is there any blood in stool?

No

Any black tarry stools?

No

Appetite

YES (1)

NO (0)

Any change in your appetite?

It is much less than before

Patient centered interview

YES (1)

NO (0)

How do you feel about it?

I am really worried

Do you have any idea what the reason behind this might be?

No

What effect the illness has had on your (the patient’s) life, sleep and daily activity?

I cannot do anything

What do you hope I can do for you today?

I hope you can stop the pain and tell me about the diagnosis

Past Medical Hx

YES (1)

NO (0)

Alarming/Constitutional symptoms

Do you have fever?

Yes, I think so

Do you have night sweats?

No

Do you have chills?

No

Medication

YES (1)

NO (0)

Are you currently on any medications?

Yes, Salbutamol as needed

Why do you take this medication?

For my Asthma

Allergy

YES (1)

NO (0)

Do you have any allergies?

No

General History

YES (1)

NO (0)

Do you have history of any illnesses?

Yes

Surgical History

YES (1)

NO (0)

Have you ever had a surgery?

No

Family Hx

YES (1)

NO (0)

Is there any other medical condition in your family that I should be aware of?

No

Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs

YES (1)

NO (0)

Do you smoke?

No

Do you drink alcohol?

yes

How much alcohol do you usually drink?

Occasionally

Have you ever used any recreational drugs?

No

Personal and Social Hx

YES (1)

NO (0)

What do you do for a living?

I am a bank teller

ROS

YES (1)

NO (0)

Urinary Tract

Is there any pain or burning when you pee?

No

Do you feel any pain in your back?

No

Do you feel any pain in your groin area?

Yes

Communication to Exit

YES (1)

NO (0)

Thanks, the patient

Overall assessment

Score

1

2

3

4

Communication (greeting, introduction, closing)

Organization of interview

Questioning skills (ie open ended vs closed ending)

Ability to build rapport (show empathy, doesn’t interrupt)

TOTAL SCORE