• When did symptom begin?
• Was onset sudden or gradual?
• Origin of symptom (e.g., injury, meal).

Precipitation

Palliation

• Activity at or before onset of symptom.
• Factors that worsen symptom.
• Factors that alleviate symptom.

• Characteristics (dull, achy, sharp, etc.).

Region

Related s/s

• Does symptom travel to another part of body?
• Have Pt point to source of symptom.
• Document related symptoms (e.g., nausea, fever).

• If pain, rate on a scale of 0-10.
• Is symptom mild, moderate, or severe?

• Ascertain duration of symptom.
• Is symptom constant or intermittent?