5.4 – Assessing bowel dysfunction – taking a history
Watch clinician Fiona Saunders take ‘Mr Smith’s’ history to assess his bowel dysfunction.
Please note that as of 6th June 2023, the Association for Continence Advice (ACA) has now changed its name to the Association for Continence Professionals (ACP). Some of the videos included in this module will still have the ACA branding, and we can confirm that these videos are still current.
Your task
Make notes on the specific skills the assessor used to:
- Put Mr Smith at ease
- Identify his symptoms
- Identify the effects of his symptoms on his lifestyle
- Understand how he feels about his bowel symptoms
Did the assessor and Mr Smith agree any goals?
Was there anything missing from the assessment?
Don’t forget to capture your thinking in your learning log or portfolio.