In most cases successful involves Mediation involves numerous steps that are al intended to improve the patient outcomes. Some of the steps that are crucial include taking the patient’s medical history, laboratory examinations, physical examinations, and drawing the assessment and treatment plan.
Primarily, one should listen to the patient’s main complain before starting any examination. They should give a narration of their present illness, including the signs and symptoms as well as the present regimen, if any (Quinn et al., 2013). While establishing the medical history, the practitioner should ask the patient whether they have suffered from conditions such as pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, hyponatremia, SIRS, hypertension, eczema, hypothyroid, among others (Maruish, 2002).
Ideally, knowing the patient’s medical history is important because it enables the practitioner to establish whether there is something in their past that may affect their current condition or treatment plan. It also helps the practitioner to know whether there is a family history of related medical conditions as well as the medications that the patient is taking. In most cases, knowing such information is important because they can influence the patient’s condition and their treatment plans as well (Maruish, 2002).
Physical examination involves the evaluation of the patient’s anatomy and it comprises the use of palpitation, auscultation, observation, and percussion. The information obtained from these approaches must be integrated with the patient’s pathophysiology and history. On the other hand, laboratory examinations are also important because it helps in the detection and accurate diagnosis (Jarvis, Browne, and MacDonald-Jenkins, 2009). They may include tests on the levels of cholesterol, glucose, blood urea nitrogen, X-rays, and creatinine. They should always be used in conjunction with the medical history and physical examinations to facilitate accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning (Quinn et al., 2013).
After these examinations and evaluations, the practitioner should be able to determine the condition that the patient is suffering from. Consequently, they recommend an appropriate medication and treatment plan for the patient.
References
Jarvis, C., Browne, A., and MacDonald-Jenkins, J. (2009). Student lab manual for physical examination and health assessment. New York: Elsevier Press.
Maruish, M. (2002). Essentials of treatment planning. New York: Wiley Press.
Quinn, G., Gleason, N., Papadakis, M., and McPhee, M. (2013). Current medical diagnosis and treatment study guide. New York: McGraw-Hill
