Comprehensive Health Assessment for Patients and Populations: Task Two

Introduction Comprehensive health assessments are performed to adequately evaluate the whole person not just a specific physical complaint. The comprehensive health assessment addresses physical, social, cultural, spiritual, and behavioral/emotional influences of the patient as well as risk factors and family history as well. These assessments gather information specific to social and demographical needs including: family structure, housing, support systems, environmental risks, communication needs, family history (medical and behavioral), advanced care planning, mental health, substance abuse, assessing health literacy and developmental screening in the pediatric population (University of New...