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8 Cards in this Set
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History |
The first step in the evaluation of a patient |
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Confirm answers to questions by ________ |
Repeating the answers back to the client |
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Steps to Obtaining a Medical History |
Introduce yourself to the client Explain what you are doing Ask for the patients name Ask the sex of the patient Write down everything |
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How to Ask the Questions |
Simple Language to make sure the client understands Open-ended questions Avoid Being Judgmental of the care and management of pet |
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Signalment |
Age Sex Reproductive Status Breed |
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Background Information |
How long has pet been owned where and when was it obtained any previous medical conditions where does pet spend most of its time what is normal routine what is normal diet any recent changes in diet did pet eat anything abnormal or unusual |
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Preventive Medicine History |
Vaccine History Flea/Tick Prevention Heartworm Prevention |
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Household Information History |
Any other pets in household Health status of other pets Any pets visiting |
