What is the evidence base for every treatment decision?
The patient history.
History as evidence
Informs safe, suitable treatment decisions
What does a patient history identify before treatment?
What is safe, suitable, and appropriate.
Clinical reasoning process
Connects info to actions and implications
What does clinical reasoning connect to an appropriate action?
A piece of information and its implication.
Medical history components
Conditions, skin issues, pregnancy, prior procedures
What should a practitioner do when information may affect treatment?
Ask more or seek help rather than guess.
Medication history essentials
Prescriptions, OTC, supplements affecting skin or healing
Allergy screening importance
Always check before treatment for safety
Contraindications example
Pregnancy, cold sores, recent isotretinoin use
Lifestyle factors assessed
Sun, occupation, smoking, alcohol, stress, sleep
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Patient History Taking.
1. What role does the patient history play in treatment decisions?
2. What is the primary purpose of taking a patient history in clinical practice?
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