Social History

 

Description: This section contains social history data that influence a patients physical, psychological or emotional health (e.g., smoking status, pregnancy). Demographic data, such as marital status, race, ethnicity, and religious affiliation, is captured in the header.

A patient’s Social History provides insights into lifestyle factors that may impact their health. It includes details like marital status, education, occupation, living situation, and habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use. It also covers exercise routines, dietary habits, and exposure to environmental risks. Understanding a patient’s social determinants helps in assessing risk factors for diseases, compliance with treatments, and overall well-being. Additionally, it may include sexual history, stress levels, and support systems. This information is crucial for personalized care and preventive measures, ensuring a holistic approach to patient health management.

Name Type Active Description
somarital_status INT Yes Specifies the marital status of the individual (e.g., Single, Married, Divorced)
sopregnant_status INT Yes Indicates whether the individual is currently pregnant (true/false)
soeducation INT Yes Represents the highest level of education attained (e.g., High School, Bachelor’s, Master’s)
sotobaco INT Yes Indicates whether the individual uses tobacco products (true/false).
sodrugs_current_status INT Yes  
sodrugs_past_status INT Yes Past history of drug use (e.g., recreational or prescription misuse).
soalcohol_status INT Yes Current or past alcohol consumption habits
soworking_status INT Yes Employment status (e.g., employed, unemployed, retired)
soduties_at_work INT Yes Description of primary job responsibilities and physical demands.
soadvance_directive INT Yes Presence of an advance directive (e.g., living will, medical power of attorney).
sowork_related_pain INT Yes Any pain or physical issues related to job duties
solawsuit INT Yes History of lawsuits related to work, injury, or other legal claims
soweeks     Duration of a specific social or work-related condition (e.g., weeks worked, time off).
sodue     Possibly refers to due dates for reports, legal matters, or financial obligations
sochildrens     Number of children and their dependency status
sopacks_per_day     Number of cigarette packs smoked per day
sooccupation     Patient’s job title or profession.
soemployer     Name of the employer or company
soother     Any additional relevant social history information.
soinjury_date     Date of an injury (if applicable).
tobaco_usage_start_date Date   Date when tobacco use began.
tobaco_usage_end_date Date   Date when tobacco use stopped (if applicable).
motor_date_injury Date   Date of a motor vehicle-related injury.
motor_related_pain INT   Presence of pain resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
motor_lawsuit     Legal action related to a motor vehicle accident.
duties_at_work_reaching     Whether the job involves frequent reaching.
duties_at_work_standing     Whether the job requires prolonged standing
duties_at_work_bending     Whether the job involves frequent bending
use_of_coffee_on_week_days     Daily coffee consumption during the workweek.
use_of_coffee_on_weekend_days     Coffee consumption during weekends.
use_of_tea_on_week_days     Tea consumption during the workweek
use_of_tea_on_weekend_days     Tea consumption on weekends.
use_of_chocolate_on_week_days     Chocolate consumption on weekdays
use_of_chocolate_on_weekend_days     Chocolate consumption on weekends.
use_of_coffeinated_soda_on_week_days     Consumption of caffeinated sodas on weekdays.
use_of_coffeinated_soda_on_weekend_days     Consumption of caffeinated sodas on weekends.
use_of_recreational_drugs_on_week_days     Use of recreational drugs on weekdays.
use_of_recreational_drugs_on_weekend_days     Use of recreational drugs on weekend.
with_whom_you_live     Information on household members (e.g., family, roommates).
extra_information     Any other relevant social history details.