null Pediatric History Pediatric History Fundamentals of DiagnosisFundamentals of Diagnosis
Skillful history-taking
Careful physical exam
Keen powers of observation
Wise selection of “other exams”
x-ray, labs, etc.
Good clinical judgmentLOOK – LISTEN – FEEL…Tips…
Definite No-No’sTips…
Definite No-No’sNever be critical of another doctor’s diagnosis or treatment suggestions
Never allow a child who has been brought to you for care to leave without it
do what you have to do, despite protests from the child
Never allow a child to be rewarded for being sickIdentifying data
Identifying data
Name
Nickname
Birth date
Parents’ names (last name may be different
Telephone number (home/work)
Address8Format of Case file Format of Case file Chief Complaint
History of Present Illness
Personal history Birth History
Feeding History
Developmental History
Past history
Past Medical History
Vaccination History
Family History
2Chief ComplaintChief ComplaintThis is what the informant (either the parent, patient) states in their own wordsHistory of Present IllnessHistory of Present IllnessThis is the most important part of the document.
List items in order of appearance
Write in a narrative fashion (tell the “story” why the patient is there)
History of Present IllnessHistory of Present Illness Sequence of events - what happened next? when was he last well? - what was the first thing you noticed wrong?
Follow-up enquiry ,
eg pain - site, nature, frequency, radiation, aggravating & relieving factors, associated features
eg seizure – onset, characteristics, duration, post episode
Personal history Personal history Aspects of history unique to pediatrics
Birth History
Feeding History
Developmental History
Birth HistoryBirth History
gestation, mode of delivery – Why?
birth weight, (AGA, SGA, LGA)
Apgar scores
Newborn problems: prematurity, respiratory distress, jaundice and infections
Feeding HistoryFeeding History
Breast /bottle, reason for changes, if any
Present diet and appetite
Age of introduction of solids
Age child achieved 3 feedings per day
Present feeding patterns
Any feeding problems
Age weaned from breast or bottle
Type of milk and daily intake
Food preference
Ability to feed self
Special diets - why?
Developmental HistoryDevelopmental HistoryCommonly used developmental milestones
Major motor
Minor motor
Language
Social/Adaptive
Past historyPast historyPast Medical History
Illnesses
Hospitalizations
Communicable diseases
Injuries
Allergy
Vaccination History
Vaccine Schedule (China)Vaccine Schedule (China)if no vaccinations always ask why