CASE 1 - HEALTH BELIEFS SCORING FORM
 
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Content Checklist
 
Several painful and "abscessed teeth"
Fillings were removed due to "reaction to mercury" 2 years ago
History of chemical sensitivity
Multiple diffuse physical symptoms
Seeks "alternative" medical care (ecologist, diagnostics, etc.)
Worked as a nurse, currently on disability
Only natural products (vitamins, minerals, body care products)
Allergy to latex
Fearful of reaction to local anesthetics
Demands no amalgam restorations
Brushes daily
Baking soda
Uses nasal oxygen when outside of home
Wisdom teeth removed 15 years ago and regular care throughout life, until diagnosis
Not married
Mother only support, is 78 and has adult onset diabetes
Relies on others for transportation
Concerns with traditional dental approaches
Concerns with environmental exposures
 
MIRS
 
Opening
Elicits Spectrum of Concerns
Negotiates Priorities and Sets Agenda
Eliciting the Narrative Thread or the "Patient's Story"
Timeline
Organization
Transitional Statements
Pacing of Interview
Types of Questions
Summarizing
Duplication
Lack of Jargon
Verification of Patient Information
Verbal Facilitation Skills
Non-Verbal Facilitation Skills
Empathy and Acknowledging Patient Cues
Patient's Perspective (Beliefs)
Support Systems
Encouragement of Questions
Closure