PENANG MEDICAL COLLEGE Class of 2013

History From Parents

1) Chief complaint and history of the present illness.

2) Developmental history

a. Prenatal (Mother) - Planned pregnancy

- Hypertension, toxemia term of pregnancy -?
premature

b. Birth - Any complications

c. Postnatal (child) - Jaundice, fever, incubator

d. Milestones - Teeth, sitting up, walking

- Speech
- Sphincter control - bowel
- urine

3) Family -

a. Parents - Illness, job, which parent child prefers,

discipline when child is naughty

b. Siblings - Favorite, dislikes

4) Premorbid functioning

a. Mood - Happy , Sad, Miserable

b. Affectionate, Friendly, Loner
c. Behaviour – Helpful, Obedient/Disobedient, Fights, Aggressive
d. Appetite – Food fads
e. Sleep – Bedtime, Nightmares
f. Neurotic Traits – Afraid of the dark/dogs, Bite nails, Bed Wetting
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5. Educational History

Kindergarten
Primary
Secondary

Behaviour in class - obedient, hyperactive

Friends in school
School results - exam, tests

6. Past Medical History

a. Illness
b. Admissions
c. Traditional Treatments
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Interview with Child - School Age

1. Draw - A person Write the names

- Family members
- House

2. 3 Wishes

3. Best thing ever happened

Worst thing ever happened

4. Favorite person you would like to be with.

5. Mood - Happy
Sad, what makes you sad

6. School - Teacher’s name

Best friend
Best subject
Games in school

7. Neighbors- Friends
Play