How to Take a Good Medical History

Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Systematic approach to taking a good medical history, including example structure. Also includes key questions and information to ask, as well as generating a differential and management plan.
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Timestamps:
0:25 Before Beginning
1:16 History of Presenting Complaint
4:55 Review of Systems
6:28 Past Medical History
6:59 Drug History
7:46 Social History
8:08 Family History
8:27 Integrating Examination & Investigations
9:05 Diagnosis and Management
Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
References

1. OSCE Stop - “The Medical History”. Available at https://oscestop.education/history-taking/the-medical-history/
2. University College London (2015-2016) - "Guide to History Taking and Examination”. Available at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/sites/epidemiology-health-care/files/history-exam.pdf
3. Geeky Medics (2023) - “Presenting A History - OSCE Guide”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/presenting-a-history-osce-guide/
4. Oxford Medical Education (2016) - “History Taking - Overview”. Available at https://oxfordmedicaleducation.com/history/medical-general/
5. StatPearls - Jonathan R. Nichol; Joshua Henrina Sundjaja; Grant Nelson (2024) “Medical History”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534249/