Patient Interview at an outpatient clinic

2 Obtaining patient information

Smooth communication is a prerequisite for successful patient care both in acute care, and at emergency clinic. It is important for paramedics and nurses to examine the patient’s history and any information relating to the visit.

2.2 Patient Interview at an outpatient clinic

N: Good afternoon. I’m nurse Anna. Are you Veera Koskela?

P: Yes, that’s me.

N: What is your patient identity code?

P: 311291-528K

N: What brought you to the emergency room?

P: I came here because of my back pains.

N: When did your symptoms start?

P: The back pain started two days ago. This morning the pain started to radiate to my left foot.

N: Does moving cause you pain?

P: The pain is continuous, even when I don’t move at all.

N: Have you taken any pain killers?

P: Yes. I took 400mg Ibuprofen two hours ago.

N: Lie down here and just wait for a little while. The doctor will come and examine you soon.

Introductions

I’m paramedic X.
I’m nurse X.
This is my colleague X.
We’re from the Emergency
Medical Services, hello / good afternoon.

Personal details

What’s your name?
What’s your first name / surname?
How do you spell your name?
What is your personal identity code / social security number?
How old are you?

Exercises

SVENSKA-ENGLISH

1. Reading Comprehension Quiz - Question Set / Läsförståelse

2. Drag the Words 1 / Flytta orden

3. Drag the Words 2 / Flytta orden

4. Fill in the Blanks (Words) / Fyll i orden

SUOMI-ENGLISH

1. Reading Comprehension Quiz - Question Set / Luetunymmärtäminen

2. Drag the Words 1 / Aukkotehtävä (sanat)

3. Drag the Words 2 / Aukkotehtävä (sanat)

4. Fill in the Blanks (Words) / Täydennystehtävä (sanat)

DIALOGIA

2 Obtaining patient information

2.2 Patient Interview at an outpatient clinic

Exercises

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