Skill 6 Tips

This skill will require you to communicate clearly with clients to obtain a thorough patient history. You will need to ask the clients appropriate, nonleading questions while using terminology that the client will understand. You will also record the information with the correct amount of detail. Upon completion of this skill, you should have the ability to obtain a thorough patient history and properly record the findings in the patient's medical record.

Tips for materials required for submission:

• Patient medical histories

  • You need to submit histories for two different patients.

  • The information can be collected for a new patient or an already existing patient.

  • If obtaining a history for an already existing patient, the patient needs be presenting for a new medical issue. Submission cannot be a history on a patient presenting for a recheck or an existing lifelong problem.

  • Look at the criteria sheet for details on what information should be included in your patient history. Client information may be blacked out if necessary.

• Helpful resources in addition to your textbooks and study guides:

  • https://vetgirlontherun.com/the-importance-of-taking-a-veterinary-medical-history-vetgirl-veterinary-continuing-education-blog/