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Comprehensive Health Assessment
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Age 65 years or older, comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Practice Checklist

Before the visit:

Explain the Comprehensive Health Assessment Visit to the patient

Is the problem list complete?
Is the medication list complete (Prescription and over-the-counter medicine)?
Is the family history complete (Medical and surgical)?
Do we have a list of the patient’s other physicians?
Are most recent laboratory findings, radiographic findings and EKG screenings in the record?
Did the patient receive a reminder for the visit?

During the visit:

Have the patient complete a depression screen (Adult and adolescents using PHQ2, PHQ9 or other ______ recognized tool)
Update patient demographics (Age, gender, and phone number), allergies, patient’s chief complaint and history of present illness.
Measure BP, weight, height and/or waist measurement
Complete review of risk factors and mental health status (Behaviors affecting health, medical history of patient and family, patient and family mental health/substance abuse)
Address communication needs taking into consideration family/social/cultural characteristics
Update immunization record and order immunizations.
Update preventive and chronic conditions screenings. (Includes developmental screening using a standardized tool for pediatric patients)
Provider review and documentation of medical conditions:
-- Diabetes, HTN, CAD/MI, HF, COPD, Asthma, Cancer, IBS
-- Medical condition status (Active/Stable, progressive, resolved)
-- Review and reconcile medications.
Provider review and documentation of Plan of Care. Address important condition specific gaps in care:
-- Medication and treatment history: poly-pharmacy, multiple providers, reason for hospitalization (if applicable),
reason for ER visit (if applicable)
-- Weight loss/gain in last 6 months
-- Appetite change
-- Sleep changes
-- Chronic pain status
Discuss advance directive. (NA for pediatrics)
Refer for:
[ ] Screening tests
[ ] Nutritional interventions
[ ] Treatment of depression
[ ] Self-Management Support (Community referral, Case Management Programs)
[ ] Tobacco cessation
[ ] Behavioral Health/Social Worker

Comprehensive medical history and physical exam.

Comprehensive lab assessments. Diagnostic tests as part of this include:

Urinalysis -- To detect kidney disease, prostate problems, and infection
ABC with differential -- To detect anemia, blood diseases, and infection
OP-16 chemistry -- Complete chemistry panel to detect kidney disease, diabetes, and liver disease
Lipid panel -- Complete profile of blood cholesterol levels
Thyroid stimulating hormone -- To detect an under- or overactive thyroid
C-reactive protein -- To detect an inflammatory marker that may signify risk for coronary artery disease
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) -- To detect prostate cancer or prostate enlargement. For males over the age of 40
Chest x-ray -- To screen for lung cancer, infection, and other lung diseases
EKG -- To screen for a number of potential problems, including irregular heart rhythms, damage to the heart muscle, enlargement of the heart's chambers, mineral imbalances in the blood, and detection of a heart attack

Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)
Body Fat Assessment
Nutrition Review
Fitness Consultation
Stress Management Evaluation
Five Year Risk Asessment for Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
In the past, have you been diagnosed as having any of the following conditions? Allergic rhinitis
Angina
Arthritis
Asthma
Any kind of Cancer
Bulimia or Anorexia
Cataracts
Cervical (neck) strain
Chronic bronchitis
Cluster headaches
Congestive heart failure
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Depression
Diabetes
Dysmenorrhea
Emphysema
Enlarged prostate
Epididymitis
Fibrocystic breast disease
Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Galactorrhea(breast discharge)
Gastritis/Esophagitis
Giardia or other parasite
Glaucoma
Gum disease
Hardening of the arteries
Heart attack
Heart Murmur
Hemorrhoid
Hepatitis A, B or C
High cholesterol or Triglycerides
Hypoglycemia
High blood pressure
Hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
Irritable bowel (spastic colon)
Iron deficiency anemia
Kidney Stone
Lupus
Lymphoma
Malabsorption
Menieres Disease
Migraine headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Neurologic disease
Nasal polyps
Panic attacks
Pelvic inflammatory disease
PMS or PMDD
Prostatitis (prostate infection)
Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
Peptic ulcer (gastric or duodenal)
Pernicious anemia
Phlebitis
Pneumonia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Reflux or GERD
Sexual dysfunction
Sinusitis
Stroke or "TIA"
Tension headaches
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative colitis
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis
Presently or in the recent past, have you had any of the following symptoms: Abdominal burning pain
Abdominal cramping pain
Blood in or on stool
Blood in urine
Breast lump
Breast Pain
Change in appetite
Change in bowel habits
Change in hearing
Change in menstrual periods
Change in sexual desire
Change in urinary habits
Change in vision
Changes in hair
Changes in skin or moles
Chest pressure of tightness at rest
Chest pressure or tightness on exertion
Chills
Chronic cough
Constant sinus drainage
Constipation
Coughing up blood
Coughing up phlegm in the morning
Depression
Diarrhea
Double vision
Easy bruising or bleeding
Feeling dizzy or off-balance
Feeling faint or almost passing out
Fever
Frequent nosebleeds
Frequent or urgent urination
Generalized body aches
Generalized fatigue
Generalized weaknes
Head injury and loss of consciousness
Heartburn or indigestion
Hoarseness
Joint pains
Joint swelling
Lumps in neck, underarms or groin
Memory loss
Mood swings
Muscle weakness or pain
Nausea
Neck stiffness
Nervousness, panic
Night Sweats
Nipple discharge
Numbness
Pain in legs while walking
Painful urination
Rectal bleeding
Recurrent gum or tooth infections
Recurrent headaches
Recurrent sinus infection
Recurrent sore throats
Ringing in ears
Seizures or convulsions
Sensation of being too hot or too cold
Shortness of breath on exertion
Shortness of breath while laying down
Skin rash
Swollen ankles or feet
Swollen glands
Testicular pain
Testicular swelling
Tingling in hands or feet
Trouble sleeping
Trouble swallowing
aginal discharge or odor
Vomiting
Weight gain
Weight loss
How stressed are you? Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms

Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Poor judgment
Seeing only the negative
Anxious or racing thoughts
Constant worrying

Emotional Symptoms

Moodiness
Irritability or short temper
Agitation, inability to relax
Feeling overwhelmed
Sense of loneliness and isolation
Depression or general unhappiness

Physical Symptoms

Aches and pains
Diarrhea or constipation
Nausea, dizziness
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
Loss of sex drive
Frequent colds

Behavioral Symptoms

Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too little
Isolating yourself from others
Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
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Nephrology
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Primary care physician (Family & General Practice)
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Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
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