Basis of reliability of information of patient provided by informants depend on all except:
HISTORY TAKING Role of informants is much impoant to make diagnosis sometime The informant should fulfill 5 C's to be called as reliable. Consistency - history given by informant remains consistent Coherence - history make sense when put together Chronological information Closeness with patient Concern with patient
Biological relationship
Educational status
Consistency of information
Duration of stay with patient
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