Clinical History Date of admission: 07/01/02 Personal details Surname M Forename J Date of Birth 17/11/74 Age 27 Marital Status Cohabiting Sex Male Presenting Complaint 3/52 hx of epistaxis, oral mucosal bleeding and purpura over the feet and shins. History of Presenting Complaint JM was diagnosed with idiopathic autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura in 1996. He suffered from epistaxis, bleeding gums and purpura and his platelet level at this time was found to be 2 x 109g/L. Treated with corticosteroids, but refractory …showed first 75 words of 2032 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2032 total…Holding a few questions in reserve that cannot be answered very briefly, (such as a question about the patient¡¦s childhood or other family members), but that still has some loose relevance to the situation, may allow me to pick up the threads and poise myself for the next line of enquiry. Improving my history taking skills is an integral and enjoyable part of my personal and professional development. Communication Psychological aspects of medical practice