Understanding the process of obtaining a focused history is crucial for determining a patient’s needs. It is a skill that requires time and practice to become fully competent.
Focused History Taking is a digital learning resource that promotes active learning and the application of knowledge. It includes self-paced modules, providing the flexibility to revisit content and reinforce specific topics as needed.
The resource is designed to support and align with traditional medical education methods and deepen your understanding and learning experiences in clinical settings.
Watch one of the modules here...
This video features a segment from the Focused History Taking module, highlighting the interaction between a doctor and a patient experiencing chest pain.
6 Steps in A Focused History
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TAKING A FOCUSED HISTORY
Gaining confidence in obtaining a comprehensive patient history is essential for understanding a patient’s health status. It assists in identifying which information is relevant to any acute complaints, ultimately leading to an accurate diagnosis. Due to practical constraints, healthcare providers typically have only 10 to 15 minutes for each patient encounter. Therefore, the ability to conduct a focused history and targeted physical examination is crucial.
Learning to efficiently streamline and document medical histories and physical examinations is of utmost importance.
What Focused History episodes are INCLUDED?
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Head and Neck
Seizures
Visual Disturbance
Abdomen
Abdominal Pain
Jaunduce
Rectal bleeding
Thorax
Respiratory pain / Shortness of breath
The Focused History Taking modules are available on the DGFT Medical Education platform.
If you’re an RGUC medical student on placement in our Teaching Academy, you’ll have access to this platform. Select the button below to log in to view the learning resources.
