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TAKING A HISTORY OF SEXUAL HEALTH: OPENING THE DOOR TO CARING FOR LGBT PEOPLE May 8, 2014, Harvey J Makaton, MD The National LGBT Health Education Center, The Fenway Institute Harvard Medical School

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1. Begin by establishing a welcoming and comfortable environment for the patient. Make sure to introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the history-taking process.
2. Gather essential patient information such as their name, age, gender, occupation, and contact details. This information will help in identifying the patient and ensuring accuracy in their medical records.
3. Proceed by asking open-ended questions about the patient's chief complaint. Encourage them to describe their symptoms, the duration of the problem, and any triggering or relieving factors they have noticed. It is important to actively listen and take notes during this process.
4. Take a detailed medical history by inquiring about any previous medical conditions, surgeries, hospitalizations, allergies, or chronic diseases the patient may have. Pay attention to any family history of similar conditions, as this can provide valuable insights into possible inherited conditions or risk factors.
5. Move on to gathering information about the patient's current medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and any herbal supplements or alternative treatments they may be using. Ensure to ask about dosage, frequency, and duration of usage.
6. Inquire about the patient's lifestyle factors that may contribute to their overall health, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise routine, and dietary habits. This information can shed light on potential risk factors or triggers for their condition.
7. As you progress, ask about the patient's social history, including their marital status, living conditions, occupation, and any recent life changes or sources of stress. This information can provide insights into potential psychosocial contributors to their health concerns.
8. Complete the history-taking process by summarizing the information gathered and ensuring that all sections have been adequately addressed. Ask the patient if there is anything else they would like to add or any concerns they would like to discuss further.

Who needs taking a history of:

1. Healthcare professionals: Taking a history is an essential component of a patient's medical evaluation. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, need to gather a comprehensive history to aid in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
2. Medical students and residents: Learning how to take a history is a fundamental skill for medical students and residents. It helps them develop effective communication skills, clinical reasoning abilities, and understanding of the patient's perspective. Taking a history is often practiced and assessed as part of medical education.
3. Researchers and clinical trial coordinators: Researchers and clinical trial coordinators often require a detailed history to accurately screen and select eligible participants for studies or clinical trials. The history-taking process helps in identifying individuals who meet specific inclusion criteria and have the desired characteristics for the research project.

Overall, taking a comprehensive history is crucial for healthcare professionals, medical students, researchers, and clinical trial coordinators to gather essential information about a patient's medical background, current health status, and other factors that may impact their health.

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Taking a history of is the process of gathering information about a person's past medical conditions, treatments, and family medical history.

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Healthcare providers, such as doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, are required to take a history of patients.

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Taking a history of can be filled out by interviewing the patient, reviewing medical records, and using electronic health record systems.

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The purpose of taking a history of is to understand a patient's health background, make informed healthcare decisions, and provide appropriate treatment.

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Information such as medical conditions, medications, allergies, surgeries, family medical history, and lifestyle habits must be reported on taking a history of.

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