2006-09-19 02:09:40 · 13 answers · asked by gracelouisepink 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
What kind of question is this!
2006-09-19 02:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lily & Stu Too 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Patients should be assessed multiple times to determine a complete analysis of complaints and symptoms and to determine the stability of the patient's condition. Often, symptoms change and treatments can also alter the condition of the patient. Some patients may have an adverse reaction to medication. As a laboratorian, I cannot count the number of times a patient has shared pertinent health information with me when I have been drawing their blood. (Stuff like Will _____ drug show up in this test? I forgot to tell the doctor I'm pregnant? ) Some older patients do not like to share all their symptoms and complaints with the doctor - thinking falsely that the doctor can examine them and figure out what is wrong with them without these important clues. This is information that I then must pass on to the patient's physician or nurse responsible for this patient.
2006-09-19 03:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is necessary to do this so that the more needy patients get to be seen first, just because someone isn't screaming their head off doesn't mean that they aren't hurt.
2006-09-22 10:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm... maybe to diagnose what is wrong with them and to determine whether or not they are getting better?
I hope you're not a medical student trying to find answers here.
2006-09-19 02:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you want them to do? Guess whats wrong with them?!
E.g. Someone goes in with a broken leg and comes out with their arm in plaster.
2006-09-19 02:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
So we can know there individual care needs and can attain their highest level of indipendance.
2006-09-19 02:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. FairyLove 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To find out what's wrong with them?
2006-09-19 02:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they need help.
2006-09-19 02:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't asses the injury or symptoms, how will you treat them?!!!!
2006-09-19 02:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by lynnieR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What?
2006-09-19 02:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋