Health History Discussion

Health History Required Uniform Assignment
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Institution of Affiliation
Date
Health History
Demographic data
The patient D.O is a 24 year old male born in Iowa. The patient is married to a 22 year old lady. He is a Muslim faithful and believes in Allah. He is a Native American and states that his highest education level is University. Currently, he lives and works as teacher in New York City.
Perception of health
The patient reported that he has not been to hospital in the past on one year. He has not received any medical checkups. The patient cited the main reason for not going to hospital as being too busy to find time for medical checkups. The patient further said that he has never been that serious to be admitted to hospital and that whenever he is sick he goes to the chemists and not the hospital. He says that his walking to school where he works is part of his daily exercises and has no specific time for body fitness.
Past Medical History
Medication. Currently, he uses no any type of medicine.
Allergies. Has never received any clinical diagnosis of allergies but states that whenever it's too cold he is likely to suffer from pneumonia.
Immunizations. He says that he received polio immunization, Hepatitis A and B vaccines and the chicken pox vaccination. The patient states that he has not received any other vaccination lately. This is because he believes that immunization is carried out at the tender ages and not in adulthood.
Family Medical History
Family Member

Description

Paternal grandfather
First and last initials:

JK

Birthdate:

1927

Death date:

2005

Occupation:

US soldier

Education:

12TH Grade

Primary language:

English

Health summary:

Diagnosed of diabetes

Paternal grandmother
First and last initials:

MK

Birthdate:

1933

Death date:

2003

Occupation:

Nurse practitioner

Education:

University

Primary language:

English

Health summary:

Died a road accident

Father
First and last initials:

EO

Birthdate:

1964

Death date:

2010

Occupation:

Banker

Education:

College

Primary language:

English

Health summary:

Was diagnosed with Cancer and Hypertension

Father's siblings- Summary of any significant health issues

The elder brother died of cancer and the younger sister died of heart attack upon getting the message of the death of his elder brother.

Maternal grandfather
First and last initials:

NT

Birthdate:

1923

Death date:

2007

Occupation:

House wife

Education:

6th grade

Primary language:

English

Health summary:

Was an alcoholic and a smoker, died of liver cirrhosis

Maternal grandmother
First and last initials:

MO

Birthdate:

1936

Death date:

2005

Occupation:

A retired teacher

Education:

College

Primary language:

English