ASHI Webinar History Taking and Physical Examination Procedures

Course overview

Hour 1 Document the patien's history to include an accurate list of all herbal/dietary supplements and other medicinals they are taking and refer to their MD if there are any concerns that it will affect Chiropractic Care being considered. Explain the concept of the use of simultaneous interventions to treat a single condition as it is relative to the patient history. Hour 2 Discuss potential side effects of herbal/dietary supplement as components of history taking & physical exam procedures. Refer to Medical Doctor if you feel any signs or symptoms are related to any side effects of anything the patient is taking. Give examples of how herbal/dietary supplement use may impact the history taking, physical exam procedures, and treatment plan. Hour 3 Describe pertinent patient medical history and physical examination procedures included in a comprehensive evaluation for conditions that may have been previously treated with surgical interventions. Connect patient medical history and physical examination with evidence-based intervention/treatment plan of care to achieve best patient outcomes. Hour 4 Identify evidence-based rehabilitation principles for patients whose history may include prior surgical intervention. Explain specific rehabilitation programs for each case based on documented evaluation findings.