ARCHETYPE Global assessment (openEHR-EHR-OBSERVATION.global.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-OBSERVATION.global.v1
ConceptGlobal assessment
DescriptionGeneral assessment of the whole patient by the clinician.
UseUse in conjunction with Conscious state OBSERVATION.
PurposeTo document an overall impression of the patient as part of examination.
References
Copyrightcopyright (c) 2010 openEHR Foundation
AuthorsAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 19/03/2007
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 19/03/2007
Other Details (Language Independent)
  • References:
  • MD5-CAM-1.0.1: 7561ACC34EF2B8E37C10B7CEBF1B85F7
KeywordsGlobal, General assessment, complexion, appearance, behaviour, hydration, mood
LifecycleAuthorDraft
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1013.1.249
events
Any eventAny event: @ internal @
data
Normal statementsNormal statements: General statements about normal appearance and behaviour.
Clinical descriptionClinical description: General description of the global impression of the patient.
Skin complexionSkin complexion: Findings related to overall skin appearance.
ComplexionComplexion: Finding of skin complexion.
Choice of:
  •  Coded Text
    • Pale [Subject appears pale.]
    • Flushed [Subject appears flushed.]
    • Jaundiced [Subject appears jaundiced.]
    • Clammy [Subject's skin feels clammy.]
    • Sweaty [Subject appears sweaty.]
    • Centrally cyanosed [Subject appears centrally cyanosed.]
    • Peripherally cyanosed [Subject appears peripherally cyanosed.]
    • Mottled [Subject's skin appears mottled.]
  •  Text
Sweating and hydrationSweating and hydration: Findings related to sweating and hydration.
SweatSweat: Detailed findings related to sweat.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.fluid.v1 and specialisations
Exclude:
All not explicitly included archetypes
HydrationHydration: Details of skin hydration.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.hydration.v1 and specialisations
AppearanceAppearance: Findings of general appearance.
NutritionNutrition: Description of state of nutrition.
  • Well nourished [Subject is well-nourished but not overweight.]
  • Under nourished [Subject appears under-nourished.]
  • Cachectic [Subject appears to have general wasting.]
  • Morbidly obese [Subject is overweight to the point of ill health.]
  • Obese [Subject appears overweight.]
  • Anorexic [Subject appears morbidly thin.]
PhysiquePhysique: Description of physical stature.
  • Thin [Subject appears thin.]
  • Tall [Subject appears taller than average.]
  • Short [Subject appears smaller than average.]
  • Normal weight for height [Subject appears to have normal weight for height.]
  • Slightly overweight for height [Subject appears slightly overweight for height.]
  • Slightly underweight for height [Subject appears slightly underweight for height.]
  • Overweight for height [Subject appears overweight for height.]
  • Underweight for height [Subject appears underweight for height.]
  • Average height [Subject appears to be of average height.]
PosturePosture: Description of posture.
Self careSelf care: Inspection of patient's hygiene.
CleanlinessCleanliness: Subjective description of cleanliness.
GroomingGrooming: Subjective description of patient's grooming.
OdourOdour: Subjective description of patient's body odour, with respect to self-care.
State of dressState of dress: Description of patient's state and condition of clothing.
BehaviourBehaviour: Description of observed behaviours.
Mood descriptionMood description: Description of readily apparent mood disturbance.
Unusual behaviour detailsUnusual behaviour details: Description of observed unusual, abnormal or inappropriate behaviour.
FunctionFunction: General aspect of subject's function.
SpeechSpeech: Clinical descripton of speech.
Involuntary movementsInvoluntary movements: Clinical description of generalised abnormal body movements.
HandednessHandedness: Observation of dominant hand.
  • Left-handed [Subject has left-hand dominance.]
  • Right-handed [Subject has right-hand dominance.]
Smells ofSmells of: Details of clinically significant smells.
SmellSmell: The name of the smell.
Choice of:
  •  Coded Text
    • Smells of alcohol [The subject smells of alcohol.]
    • Smells of ketones [The subject smells of ketones.]
  •  Text
DescriptionDescription: Text description of the smell.
DegreeDegree: The extent of the smell detected.
0: Absent [The smell is absent.]
1: Mild [The smell is mild.]
2: Moderate [The smell is moderate.]
3: Marked [The smell is strong.]

Assumed value: 0: Absent
Body siteBody site: Location of the smell.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.anatomical_location.v1 and specialisations
Obvious abnormality on inspectionObvious abnormality on inspection: Details of other obvious abnormalities by simple inspection.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.gait.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.issue.v1 and specialisations
Other contributorsSam Heard, Ocean Informatics, Australia
Ian McNicoll, Ocean Informatics, UK
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