# HISTORY Introduction

HISTORY Introduction

/uni25CF Ensure you have followed appropriate hand hygiene guid ance. /uni25CF Introduce yourself  and check the patient’s name and date of  birth. /uni25CF Request presence of  a chaperone as appropriate. /uni25CF Explain what you are going to do, obtain verbal consent and ensure that the patient is comfortable. HISTORY Introduction

/uni25CF Ensure you have followed appropriate hand hygiene guid ance. /uni25CF Introduce yourself  and check the patient’s name and date of  birth. /uni25CF Request presence of  a chaperone as appropriate. /uni25CF Explain what you are going to do, obtain verbal consent and ensure that the patient is comfortable.