History

• Lump Ulcer History

• Arterial History

• Breast History

History Components

1. Establishing a good relationship with the patient (introduction& Permission)
2. Personal Data
3. Chief Complaints or presenting symptom
4. History of Present Illness [HPI]
5. Review of systems [ROS]
6. Past medical and surgical history
7. Family history
8. Drug & Allergy history
9. Social history
10. Behavioral history
11. Summery of the History

History Taking

History taking is not science, but rather, art, because it requires interpretation and clarification.

• Introduce your self 
• Explain your procedure (what you will do?) (consent)
• Confirm your patient
• Assure privacy

Ask for Demographic data; Name, age, gender, nationality, marital status, occupation, address, Eligibility Insurance; Always, read the patient’s past records (if available)

and most importantly Chief complain