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Module 5: Medical History (information gathering (reading thoroughly,…
Module 5: Medical History
health history
forms used to gather subjective data about the patient and explore past and present problems
forms ask patients to circle yes or no; provides space for addition info
multi-language health history forms available
medical history assessment
purpose is to protect the health of the patient
systemic diseases, medications, conditions evaluated
medical risk: modification of dental treatment may be necessary
interprofessional collaborative practice
multiple health workers from different professional background work together with patients/family members/caregivers to deliver the highest quality of care
medical consult
request for additional information and/or advice about medical implications of oral health treatment
consent
informed consent
involves informing patient about the expected successful outcomes, but also includes possible risks, unanticipated outcomes, alternatives treatments and costs
capacity for consent
the ability of a patient to fully understand the proposed treatment, possible risks, unanticipated outcomes, alternative treatments
takes into account person's age, mental capacity, language comprehension
informed refusal
patient decides to refuse one or more of the recommended assessment procedures
patient responsibilities
duty to provide accurate responses on medical history assessment
information gathering
reading thoroughly
prioritizing
researching drugs
formulate questions
interviewing
researching conditions
consulting
suggestions for stress reduction
good communication
use empathy and effective communication
reduce anxiety
premedicate as needed night before and day of appointment
scheduling
schedule appointments early in day
suggestions for patient
suggest eating normal meal before appointment and ample time to get to dental office
length of treatment
keep appointments short
pain control
before, during, and after appointment; pain medications and local anesthesia