Vol 44 No. 1
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Author(s):

Cheong Pak Yean, Ong Chooi Peng, Goh Lee Gan

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 44 No 1 - The Extended Consultation

Publication date:

1 January 2018

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

The next step after the biopsychosocial information is collected from the extended history, extended examination, and extended investigation is the formulation of the 4P factors related to the patient’s problems (Predisposing, Perpetuating, Precipitating, and Protective factors). In this 4P formulation, attention is paid to the genogram, time-line, ROADS of the family, and the patient’s readiness to change. In certain situations, SBAR tool (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) may be needed to help get a better clarity of the situation and issues. Formulation helps us to be strategic in our psychosocial management.