PR1151 History Taking Script
PR1151 History Taking Script
나: Thank you for spending your time for this interview. Just to briefly introduce myself, I am Park
Sein, a Year 1 student studying Pharmacy in the National University of Singapore. Before we start
our interview, may I know how you would like me to address you?
나: That’s great. So Mr Park, this interview is part of my module activity, where I will be learning
how to take medical and medication history of patients in detail, and I will also develop my
necessary communication skills as a pharmacist. This interview will last around 10 to 15 minutes,
and you can stop anytime you want. Do you have any questions regarding the interview process?
나: Alright. Then may I first ask how old you are? And your height and weight also if you know
them.
나: Do you have any past medical history? For example, any diseases, conditions and surgeries that
you went through before.
아빠: I have high blood pressure, diabetes and I had a surgery because of the appendicitis 어펜디
사이티스.
나: Do you recall when you were diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure?
아빠: diabetes was 2018 I think and high blood pressure… um can’t recall. I think around 2000.
나: Okay. So I expect you must be taking quite a number of drugs. Can I ask what medications you
are taking right now?
아빠: The drugs are for high blood pressure, diabetes and it says “hyperlipidemia 하이퍼리피디미
아”…? Yeah.
나: What did the pharmacist tell you about the doses? Did they kind of warn you with any side
effects that you might face?
아빠: for all of them I take one tablet per day since 2006. Uuh no warnings if I remember correctly.
나: Okay. Are you currently taking any supplements? Like vitamins and any other medicine that you
can buy without a prescription.
아빠: I take something called “Dangnotop”. It’s a Korean supplement for diabetes. They say it’s
banana leaf extract. But I don’t know it if’s working or not hahaha.
나: Do you take herbal or traditional medicines? I know quite a number of Asian adults do.
아빠: Nope
아빠: I get flu vaccines every year, I got three COVID vaccines, and pneumonia vaccine last year also.
나: Did anyone in your family had or have any long-term health issues such as heart disease, lung
disease?
아빠: My mom has high blood pressure and diabetes just like me, and my brother and sister are all
very healthy.
나: Now I’ll be asking some social history questions. Do you smoke by any chance? Or do you drink
often?
나: Do you have any specific diet that you pursue? For example, vegetarian, vegan and those.
아빠: I’m not vegetarian. Most of the food is meat and I usually eat a lot haha.
나: Alright. Oh you told me you work as a government official. Do you drink coffee a lot? I mean
you must have a lot of works right.
아빠: Not that much. Like a couple of cups a day? I drink less compared to my colleagues.
나: Then how do you relieve your stress from work? Do you go for any physical activities?
아빠: I play table tennis 3 days per week, and play golf like once a month with my friends.
나: Have you had contact with anyone with infectious diseases before?
나: Okay this is the last question from me today! Do you have any chronic symptoms? This can
include headache, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea and etcetera.
아빠: I have allergic rhinitis. This is very common for Koreans. And I get diarrhoea when I eat noodles
and pork.
나: Alright. Please go see doctor if those symptoms do not get better okay? I guess this is all from
me today! Thank you so much for your time, Mr Park. I really appreciate your kindness.
아빠: Your welcome. Hope this helps your learning. See you.
나: Take care!