Questions to evaluate any complaint: SOCRATESS (mnemonic)

Questions to evaluate any complaint: SOCRATESS (mnemonic):

Site
Onset - sudden/gradual?
Character - burning?
Radiation
Alleviating factors - what makes it better?
Time - how long? Getting better or worse?
Exacerbating factors
Severity 1-10?
Symptoms associated - N/V/D/C? T/R/G?

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