PBS 2.1.1 Building a Medical History

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What is tact?

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The ability to say or do the right thing in a difficult or delicate situation.

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What is empathy?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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What are physical signs?

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Pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally, such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.

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Who is a Pediatrician?

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A specialist who provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.

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What is diagnosis?

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The identification of the cause of an illness.

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What is a chief complaint?

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The primary issue or symptom that a patient reports as the reason for seeking medical care.

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What are symptoms?

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Subjective evidence of disease reported by the patient, such as pain or fatigue.

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What is medical history?

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A record of a patient's past health issues, treatments, and family health history.

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What is the role of a Primary Care Physician?

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A healthcare provider who offers general medical care and coordinates patient care.

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What does it mean to have a chronic illness?

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A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.