2. Interviewing: Methods Active listening-use of silence plus on-verbal indications of interest such as nodding, maintaining an open, receptive body stance, leaning forward and maintaining eye contact- effective at the start of the interview Facilitation- door openers-invite patient to continue talking,rocking-uses words to indicate to the patient that the interviewer is listening or repeating-in the form of a question, word or phrase that the patient has just stated, will aid the patient in further elaborating his thoughts
3. Interview:Methods Questioning- may require open ended or specific questions-probing questions- requests more information in a specific area already mentioned by the patient; clarifying questions-requests an explanation of what has already been said specially if the interviewer is not sure of what the patient is trying to communicate
9. Family History: Attention to the family health is important. Are parents alive and healthy? Inquire about the size of the family, health and problems of other children, living conditions including housing and economic status.
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12. Prenatal – Mother’s general health, toxemias, hormone or radiation therapy, virus or other infection, medication, pain, bleeding, threatened abortions.
13. Birth – Duration and circumstances of labor; analgesia used; home or hospital delivery and type; complications, birth weight; age off gestation.
