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HEALTH INTERVIEW

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES WHAT TO DO FINDINGS


INITIATION
1. Greets patient by name Hi Good Day, I am Luzel Lapuz, your
student-nurse for today. How would
you like me to address you?
2. Introduces self Same with greetings
3. Explains purpose of interview For us to be able to obtain
comprehensive information to
provide a better/ effective
intervention for you, this initial
interview is being conducted.
4. Nature of Interview So this will be an initial interview,
before we proceed, I am just going to
ask a few information just to make
sure that I am speaking with the right
person.
5. Information Needed Verification of Demographics (Name,
DOB, Marital Status, Address, and
Contact Number)
6. Confidentiality of data And also, You have nothing to worry
collected about because all of the information
that you will be providing won’t be
discussed with anyone including your
family and friends without your
permission aside from other health
care providers that will be providing
you the services you need.

7. Time Frame Please do know that this interview


will take at least 10 minutes of your
time, will that be fine for you?
8. Expectation from the patient Do I have your commitment that you
will be providing factual information
that would help us in making an
effective intervention for you?
9. Note Taking Lastly, just to inform you that all of
the information that will be discussed
in this interview will be recorded.
ENVIRONMENT
1. Room should be well lighted • Ask the patient if they are
and well ventilated already comfortable with the
setting
2. Provide privacy • Close the curtains to provide
privacy
• Close windows if open
• Check the room if it is well
lighted

3. Provide room free from noise


and distraction
BODY
1. Has organized sequence of
questions
2. Ask clear questions at a time
3. Uses appropriate transitional
statement
4. Uses probing • Ask follow-up questions
• Follow COLDSPA if
appropriate
CLOSING
1. Use concluding words Just a quick recap of what we’ve
discussed today, you came in
because of an abdominal pain, we’ve
gathered information regarding your
(Gordon’s) that might be a factor
with what you are experiencing right
now, will there be anything else that I
can do for you?
2. Provide summary Just a quick recap of what we’ve
discussed today, you came in
because of an abdominal pain, we’ve
gathered information regarding your
(Gordon’s) that might be a factor
with what you are experiencing right
now, will there be anything else that I
can do for you?
3. Offer to answer question Do you have any other queries or
questions for me today?
4. Plan for the next meeting Yes, you actually have an
appointment with Dr. Monaya on
March 17, 2023 same location here
at room 803. Is the schedule fine with
you?
5. Express appreciation and Alright, now that we’ve settled your
concern for the patient appointment with Dr. Monaya, will
there be anything else that I can
assist you with before I let you go?

Thank you as well for your time and


being cool with all of the questions I
asked you; I know it was a lot pero go
parin kayo. Hopefully everything goes
well. Enjoy the rest of your day.

6. Thank the patient

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