Health History Discussion
I have attached the guidelines and also the work sheet that needs to be filled out.
Reflection (20 points)
Reflection is used to intentionally examine our thought processes, actions, and behaviors in order to
evaluate outcomes. Provide a written reflection that describes your experience with conducting this
Health History. First, reflect on your interaction with the interviewee holistically. Consider the
interaction in its entirety: include the environment, your approach to the individual, time of day, and
other features relevant to therapeutic communication and to the interview process (if needed, refer
to your text for a description of therapeutic communication and of the interview process). Finally, be
sure your reflection addresses each of these questions:
How did your interaction compare to what you have learned?
What went well?
What barriers to communication did you experience?
o How did you overcome them? What will you do to overcome them in the future?
Were there unanticipated challenges to the interview?
Was there information you wished you had obtained?
How will you alter your approach next time?
Written Communication (5points)
Your writing should reflect your synthesis of ideas based on prior knowledge, newly acquired information,
and appropriate writing skills. Scoring of your work in written communication is based on proper use of
grammar, spelling and how clearly you express your thoughts
Health History Required Uniform Assignment
Name
Institution of Affiliation
Date
Health History
Demographic data
The patient D.O is a 24 year old male born in Iowa. The patient is married to a 22 year old lady. He is a Muslim faithful and believes in Allah. He is a Native American and states that his highest education level is University. Currently, he lives and works as teacher in New York City.
Perception of health
The patient reported that he has not been to hospital in the past on one year. He has not received any medical checkups. The patient cited the main reason for not going to hospital as being too busy to find time for medical checkups. The patient further said that he has never been that serious to be admitted to hospital and that whenever he is sick he goes to the chemists and not the hospital. He says that his walking to school where he works is part of his daily exercises and has no specific time for body fitness.
Past Medical History
Medication. Currently, he uses no any type of medicine.
Allergies. Has never received any clinical diagnosis of allergies but states that whenever it's too cold he is likely to suffer from pneumonia.
Immunizations. He says that he received polio immunization, Hepatitis A and B vaccines and the chicken pox vaccination. The patient states that he has not received any other vaccination lately. This is because he believes that immunization is carried out at the tender ages and not in adulthood.
Family Medical History
Family Member
Description
Paternal grandfather
First and last initials:
JK
Birthdate:
1927
Death date:
2005
Occupation:
US soldier
Education:
12TH Grade
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Diagnosed of diabetes
Paternal grandmother
First and last initials:
MK
Birthdate:
1933
Death date:
2003
Occupation:
Nurse practitioner
Education:
University
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Died a road accident
Father
First and last initials:
EO
Birthdate:
1964
Death date:
2010
Occupation:
Banker
Education:
College
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Was diagnosed with Cancer and Hypertension
Father's siblings- Summary of any significant health issues
The elder brother died of cancer and the younger sister died of heart attack upon getting the message of the death of his elder brother.
Maternal grandfather
First and last initials:
NT
Birthdate:
1923
Death date:
2007
Occupation:
House wife
Education:
6th grade
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Was an alcoholic and a smoker, died of liver cirrhosis
Maternal grandmother
First and last initials:
MO
Birthdate:
1936
Death date:
2005
Occupation:
A retired teacher
Education:
College
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Was an alcoholic and a smoker, died of liver cirrhosis
Mother
First and last initials:
CO
Birthdate:
1972
Death date:
Still alive
Occupation:
Business woman
Education:
College
Primary language:
English
Health summary:
Diagnosed of ulcers after the death of her son
Mother's siblings- Summary of any significant health issues
The third born was diagnosed of pneumonia, succumbed to death when admitted at the hospital
Adult Participant
First and last initials: