Category

Points

Description

Introduction

15

Introduces the purpose of the comprehensive health history and genogram and its significance as a screening tool for patients.

Biographic Data/Present Health

25

Includes complete biographic data of patient (Using patient initials only as identifier) and a description of the patient’s current state of health

Medication Reconciliation

20

Includes complete list of prescription, over-the-counter, herbals and vitamins the patient takes.  Include patient’s perceptions of reason for taking the medicine and its side effects.

Past Personal Health History/Family History

25

Includes comprehensive list of personal medical history and medical history of first degree relatives

Review of Systems

25

Includes a complete assessment of each body system, including health promotion practices. Be sure to use subjective data received from the patient.

Functional Assessment

25

Includes a complete assessment of patient’s self-care abilities.  Be sure to use subjective data received from patient.

Genogram

25

Includes a completed a genogram which; (a) Identifies maternal and paternal bloodlines ie. Grandparents, parents and parent's siblings, client and client's siblings, client’s children and grandchildren.  (b) For each family member, notes age and health status including presence of disease(s) or chronic conditions(s).  For each deceased family member, notes age at death and cause of death. (c) Uses symbols included in the Genogram Key and add other symbols as needed

Conclusion

15

An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the comprehensive health history and genogram and its significance for patients.

Clarity of Writing

15

Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers

APA Format

10

All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6^th ed.) format:

1.   Document setup

2.   Title and reference pages

3.   Citations in the text and references.

Total:

200

A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.