Abstract
What you need to know
A collateral history can include information about the patient’s physical and mental health, social circumstances, and functional abilities before a medical assessment
Good communication and clear ways of documenting and sharing information can avoid missing or duplicating information
There may be contextual differences in patient behaviours and needs, and information may need to be collected from more than one source
A collateral history can include information about the patient’s physical and mental health, social circumstances, and functional abilities before a medical assessment
Good communication and clear ways of documenting and sharing information can avoid missing or duplicating information
There may be contextual differences in patient behaviours and needs, and information may need to be collected from more than one source
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e076462 |
| Pages (from-to) | e076462 |
| Journal | BMJ Medicine |
| Volume | 382 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Sept 2023 |
Research Groups and Themes
- NIHR ARC West
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