Basic History-Taking

Localised / generalised, unilateral / bilateral

Sudden / gradual, situation, following trauma

Sharp, dull, burning, tightness

E.g. down the arm, across the back

Any other symptoms e.g. shortness of breath, nausea / vomiting

Duration, frequency, changes through the day, constant / fluctuant / episodic

Exertion / rest, medications, movement, breathing, eating, stress

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst

Diabetes, asthma, high BP, heart disease, cancer

Herbs, homeopathic remedies

Up to date?

Health, age, any medical conditions

Age at death, cause of death

Where, who they live with, low or highset

Physically and psychologically

On relationships, work etc.