Interpersonal interactions and relationships
Here, a patient’s ability to conduct basic and complex interactions with people (strangers, friends, relatives, family members and intimate partners) in a contextually and socially appropriate manner is ascertained.
Patient interview
Screening
Required material: None
In the screening, the doctor asks the patient the following question:
“To what extent does the problem with your hand/ arm affect your social relationships with family, friends, neighbours or other people?”
The patient may use the following answer options to express the level of any impact: Not at all/ a little/ moderately/ quite a lot/ a lot. The patient’s answer is documented accordingly.
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