What is the evidence base for every treatment decision?
The patient history.
What does a patient history identify before treatment?
What is safe, suitable, and appropriate.
What does clinical reasoning connect to an appropriate action?
A piece of information and its implication.
What should a practitioner do when information may affect treatment?
Ask more or seek help rather than guess.
History as evidence
Informs safe, suitable treatment decisions
Clinical reasoning process
Connects info to actions and implications
Medical history components
Conditions, skin issues, pregnancy, prior procedures
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
Answer 10 questions on Patient History Taking.
1. What role does the patient history play in treatment decisions?
2. A history records that a proposed treatment could technically proceed but would not be appropriate for the patient’s condition. Which judgment does this situation primarily concern?
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