Question

Bob Larks is a new patient in your practice, and he brought his informational form with him on his first visit. During the patient history portion of his exam, he says that he does not drink, but while entering that information in Bob’s chart you notice that his initial history stated that he was a “social drinker”. What should you do?

Answer 1

I would ask him to tell me his history again.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a new patient comes to my clinic and gives me his History Form, I would consult it and also ask him about his history of diseases. If there would be any encounter between his saying and history form, i would ask him again directly or assess him on the basis of my experience. I will make things clear because knowing the patient's history is crucial in understanding his disease and to diagnose and do the treatment.