Name and Age Take a separate history for each problem eg. chest pain rash fever etc. Timing questions Since when Sudden/gradual All the time/come go Getting worse? Previous episodes If yes how often? When does it happen? Ever investigated before? Any treatments? HPC bleeding: quantity colour consistency mixed with anything smell In your taking ensure to cover differential diagnoses pain- ask CVS Q Resp GI MSK Q PMH: Admissions operations anything they see GP for? Ask relevant PMH haematemesis re. previous stomach ulcers were made? Fx: Dx: Medications- have got list them? Compliance side effects of medications? OTCs herbal meds meds bought from internet Vaccines Allergies about any medications Cough- ACEI bleeding- NSAIDs Are new? What treatment had condition in past? Sx: take detailed social history- work life home life Occupation Smoking Alcohol Drug abuse Driving Housing who do live with? Carers? Support network Travel Sexual Diet Pets ADLs Impact on Mood