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How to Give a Good History
 

The clinical history provides at least 85% to 90% of the diagnosis especially in chronic conditions. Most experienced clinicians can make a reasonable diagnosis just by asking at least five to ten focused questions. The physical examination and laboratory tests are used to confirm their top diagnosis. However, most childhood illnesses do not need any tests. The following questions will aid in the faster diagnosis especially if your clinician is not using a "smart computer" software.

Please answer and print this template if your child has Pain on Urination.

1. How many days is the pain on urination?

2. Is there a fever?

3. Is there side or back pain?

4. Is there abdominal pain?

5. Has there been any similar symptoms before or a diagnosis of urinary infection before?

6. Is there constipation?

7. Is there any itching in the anus or history of pinworm?

8. Is there urinary frequency or night wetting?

9. Is there blood in the urine?

10. Is there any weight loss?

 

Differential Diagnosis  Click this only if you are not a nervous or anxious individual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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