OLDCARTS acronym --> Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Alleviating and Aggravating Factors, Radiation, Timing, Severity. Other associated symptoms, change over time, past episodes, focused review of symptoms. Travel history or sick contacts.
Current and past medical conditions, surgeries, hospitalizations, treatments, medications, immunizations, allergies/sensitivities. Family history can be included.
Broad system based inquiry. Questions about Sleep, Weight, Appetite, Energy levels. B-symptoms include weight loss, night sweats, fever, chills.
Living situation, partners, children, sexual health. Job and finances. Other supplements such as over-the-counter, herbals, vitamins, recreational drugs. ADLs and IADLs.
IFFE acronym.