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A multiple language health history for dental practice
1UOP School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|May 1, 1993
Summary
A standardized health history form is now available in eight languages. This multilingual form can be freely copied for dental practitioners, using the English version as a reference.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Documentation
Background:
- Standardized patient health history forms are crucial for effective clinical practice.
- Multilingual accessibility is essential for diverse patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a uniform health history form.
- To provide a resource for private practitioners.
- To establish an English standard for dental use.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive health history questionnaire.
- Translation of the form into seven languages, in addition to English.
Main Results:
- A finalized health history form is available in eight languages.
- The form is designed for duplication and use by dental professionals.
Conclusions:
- The multilingual health history form promotes standardized data collection.
- This resource facilitates improved patient communication and care in diverse settings.
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