Assessing Patient Willingness to Reveal Health History Information

McDaniel, Thomas F.; Miller, Donna; Jones, Rhonda; Davis, Margaret K.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1995.0183

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“…The medical history comprises of a systematic review of the patient's chief complaint, a detailed history related to this chief complaint, information about past and present medical conditions afflicting the patient, pertinent social and family histories, and a review of symptoms by organ system. [6] The medical history even includes biographic and demographic data used to identify the patient. An apt interpretation of the information collected through a medical history would achieve three important objectives: [13] (1) It enables the monitoring of medical conditions and evaluation of underlying systemic conditions, of which the patient may be unaware of; (2) It provides a basis for determining whether dental treatment has any affect on the systemic health of the patient; and (3) it even provides an starting point for assessment of possible influence of the patient's systemic health on the patient's oral health or dental treatment.…”

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“…The questions on the form can be mis interpreted by the patient, resulting in imprecise information. [2] As pre-printed forms cover wide areas without preferably focusing on particular problems relevant to an individual patient's precise medical condition, [6] the use of these forms requires that the provider must have enough background knowledge to understand why the questions on the forms are being asked. [7] In addition, the provider needs to comprehend that a given standard history form necessitates timely and suitable follow-up questions, especially when positive responses have been elicited.…”

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Determination of medical conditions afflicting patients visiting dental clinics: A population-based survey study

Shetty¹,

Nagaraj²,

Santosh³

et al. 2015

JCRI

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Introduction:The evaluation of medical history questionnaire in dental clinics is essential to formulate a proper treatment plan in medically complex patients. Besides, it is also a source of information for future correspondence. The percentage of people suffering from chronic medical illness has been steadily increasing. Thus, it is imperative that the dentist will encounter patients with chronic illness in routine practice. Pre-administered questionnaires are the most commonly used and reliable method of evaluating medical health of the visiting patient. The intent of the question pertaining to medical health must be modulated based on the dental treatment requirement. This study intends to evaluate such a similar questionnaire and derive percentages of chronic illness afflicting patients visiting the dental college in a span of 3 months. Materials and Methods: A total of 725 patients were evaluated in the period of 3 months. The randomization of the sample was quantified by using a Tippets randomization table. A pre-tested questionnaire comprising of a list of medical ailments was used. A list of 16 ailments was included, and the answers were sought in monosyllables of yes or no. Besides, adverse habits were also evaluated as these are risk factors for the underlying systemic disease. The results were calculated by deriving simple percentage and then tabulated. Results: A total of 725 subjects were evaluated. Majority of the respondents were in the older age group. The most common chronic illness afflicting the respondents was hypertension, followed by Diabetes. Conclusion: Thorough evaluation of medical history is essential before beginning to start dental treatment. The analysis of the questionnaire in this study indicates toward the varied medical problems afflicting patients visiting the dental clinics. The dentist must be well conversant with the common diseases such as hypertension and diabetes in order to institute the correct treatment without affecting the general health of the patient.

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Determination of medical conditions afflicting patients visiting dental clinics: A population-based survey study

Shetty¹,

Nagaraj²,

Santosh³

et al. 2015

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“…Although patients may be hesitant to disclose a history of drug use to their physicians and dentists for fear of being refused treatment, pharmacists are encouraged to show concern for patients' dental complaints and express positive regard. 36 If confirmation of drug use is received, the pharmacist should refer the patient to his or her physician, dentist, and substance abuse rehabilitation facility.…”

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Oral health of the methamphetamine abuser

Donaldson

Goodchild

2006

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

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“…An incomplete medical history can often have a direct impact on treatment. In a survey by McDaniel and others, 15 the most common negative response on a dental health history form involved admission of drug abuse. Furthermore, 10% of respondents felt dental health professionals did not need to be fully aware of a patient's health status.…”

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Hallucinations and Delirium in the Dental Office Following Triazolam Administration

Goodchild¹,

Donaldson²

2005

Anesthesia Progress

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A rare and unusual case of hallucinations following triazolam administration is reported. A review of the literature suggests that hallucinations following triazolam are rare; this is the first report of such a reaction when triazolam was used for oral conscious sedation in dentistry. A discussion of dental implications follows with emphasis on complete medical history evaluation before administering oral sedatives. We conclude that the proper selection of oral sedation candidates, coupled with recognition and management of adverse events, is essential.

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Assessing Patient Willingness to Reveal Health History Information

Cited by 26 publications

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Determination of medical conditions afflicting patients visiting dental clinics: A population-based survey study

Determination of medical conditions afflicting patients visiting dental clinics: A population-based survey study

Oral health of the methamphetamine abuser

Hallucinations and Delirium in the Dental Office Following Triazolam Administration

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