Sunday, September 7, 2008

SUBJ - FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

I stole this from our complete health history ...
Usual daily food intake?
Weight change in the last 6 months?
Adequacy of dentition, chewing, swallowing, ability to feed self?
Who prepares food?
Who is present at mealtimes ?
Alcohol and illicit drug use?
Tobacco: (type, amount, duration of use)?
Do you exercise?
Limitations inability (dyspnea, fatigue, joint pain)?
Sleep/Rest Pattern/Problems?
Where do you sleep?
How old is your house?
Who do you live with?
Who helps you when you need help?
Current health of family members?
Losses or stressors in last six months?

3 comments:

Debbie said...

I wonder if it would be a good idea to find out how old his home/apt./etc. is, because toxic chemicals could be a problem/cause for those suffering respiratory problems.

Jessica said...

....or a meth lab in the apt below him...haha j/k

monkey card said...

LOL - meth lab! Debbie - I added question about the house. Thanks.