History Taking

Surgical history taking, component by component, with worked examples: presenting complaint, history of the present complaint, past medical and surgical history, drugs and allergies, and the social history that changes management.

What this lecture covers

General points to remember
The components of a history
Getting started with the patient
Presenting complaint
History of present complaint, with worked examples
Past and associated medical history
Past surgical history
Drugs, allergies and immunisation
Substance abuse, family and social history

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