I HUMAN LAURA WOOD 41Y/O REASON FOR ENCOUNTER WELL WOMAN EVALUATION
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To effectively address the i-Human case study for Laura Wood, we
need to carefully consider both the History of Present Illness (HPI)
and the appropriate physical exams based on her presenting
symptoms. Here's a detailed approach to gathering the HPI and
conducting the physical exam:
History of Present Illness (HPI) Chief
Complaint:
"What brings you in today?"
This open-ended question allows the patient to describe their
main concern in their own words.
Onset:
"When did you first notice the symptoms?"
"Was the onset sudden or gradual?" Location:
"Where exactly are you experiencing the symptoms?" "Can
you point to or describe the area affected?" Duration:
"How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?" "Are
the symptoms constant or do they come and go?"
Characteristics:
"Can you describe the nature of the symptoms? For example, is the
pain sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning?"
Aggravating and Alleviating Factors: