Chief Complaint
Finding:
Established chief complaint
Finding:
Reports sleep problems
(Found)
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any
... [Show More] illnesses or concerns they are presenting.
Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms
the patient may have.
Example Question:
What are your symptoms?
History of Present Illness
Finding:
Asked about onset and frequency of sleep problems
Finding:
Reports sleep problems for the past 10+ years
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information
relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you
follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the
amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
Do you have a history of sleep problems?
Finding:
Reports having problems sleeping most nights of the week
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information
relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you
follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the
amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
How long have you been having sleep problems?
Finding:
Asked about sleep quality and characteristics
Finding:
Reports recent sleep problems include nightmares
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information
relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you
follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the
amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
What wakes you up at night?
Finding:
Reports falling asleep often takes more than an hour
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information
relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you
follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the
amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
How long does it take for you to fall asleep?
Finding:
Reports waking up two or three times during the night for "at least ten minutes"
(Found)
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information
relevant to the history of their present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you
follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such as the location of their pain or the
amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question:
How often do you wake up during the night?
Finding:
Reports waking in the morning feeling "out of it" and not rested [Show Less]