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The vitamin-mineral supplement history.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3559489     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The prolonged use of vitamin or mineral supplements in amounts greater than their recommended dietary allowance (RDA) can lead to medical complications or interfere with the treatment of some diseases. A vitamin-mineral supplement history is necessary to determine whether patients may be contributing to a medical problem and for physicians to counsel patients about the appropriate use of vitamins and minerals. This article provides a three-phased guide for obtaining a comprehensive history of vitamin-mineral supplement use. Phase 1 determines current and past behaviors with respect to kind, dosage, frequency, duration, and constancy of supplement intake. Phase 2 considers patient beliefs about taking supplements and outcomes of supplement usage. Phase 3 outlines considerations important for patient guidance. A vitamin-mineral supplement history should be a routine component of every complete medical history.
Authors:
H L Muncie; J Sobal
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of family practice     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0094-3509     ISO Abbreviation:  J Fam Pract     Publication Date:  1987 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-05-18     Completed Date:  1987-05-18     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7502590     Medline TA:  J Fam Pract     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  365-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude to Health
Behavior
Humans
Medical History Taking*
Minerals*
Patient Education as Topic
Self Medication
Vitamins*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
2D32PE13000/PE/BHP HRSA HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Minerals; 0/Vitamins

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