OPQRST
OPQRST
OPQRST (/ˌoʊ.piːˈkjuːˈɑːrˈɛsˈtiː/) is an acronym used in the medical field to denote a set of important questions asked to patients to obtain a thorough and accurate history of present illness (HPI). The acronym stands for Onset, Provocation or Palliation, Quality, Region or Radiation, Severity, and Time.
Etymology
The term OPQRST is an acronym where each letter represents a key question in the patient assessment process. The origin of the term is not well documented, but it is widely used in the medical field, particularly in emergency medicine and paramedicine.
Related Terms
- Onset: This refers to the beginning of the symptoms. The healthcare provider will ask the patient when the symptoms first started.
- Provocation or Palliation: This refers to what makes the symptoms better or worse. The healthcare provider will ask the patient if there are certain activities, movements, or factors that affect the symptoms.
- Quality: This refers to the characteristics of the symptoms. The healthcare provider will ask the patient to describe the symptoms, such as whether the pain is sharp, dull, stabbing, burning, etc.
- Region or Radiation: This refers to the location of the symptoms and whether they spread to other areas of the body. The healthcare provider will ask the patient where they feel the symptoms and if the symptoms move or radiate elsewhere.
- Severity: This refers to the intensity of the symptoms. The healthcare provider will ask the patient to rate the severity of the symptoms on a scale from 0 to 10.
- Time: This refers to the duration and frequency of the symptoms. The healthcare provider will ask the patient how long the symptoms last and how often they occur.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on OPQRST
- Wikipedia's article - OPQRST
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