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Questionnaires: Shingles (Pharmacy First)
Questionnaires: Shingles (Pharmacy First)

A list of the questions in the shingles questionnaire

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Written by Becca
Updated over a week ago

What does this Questionnaire do?

Pharmacies can offer advice and treatment for urinary tract infections (in women), new sinus problems, sore throats, ear infections, infected insect bites, impetigo and shingles, without a GP appointment or prescription.

The questionnaire link is sent via SMS or email. The patient fills in the questionnaire through a browser so they can use their phone, tablet, laptop or desktop to complete it.

The responses are returned to the user or organisation via the Accurx Web inbox. They can also be assigned to other colleagues.

Questions:

1. Along with a rash, have you had any of the following symptoms?

  • Tingling or itchy feeling in the skin

  • Pain or burning feeling in the skin

  • Feeling feverish

2. Where on your body is the rash?

  • Enter text.

3. How long have you had the rash?

Choose all that apply (you can select none)

  • Less than 3 days

  • 3-5 days

  • 5-7 days

  • More than 7 days

4. How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0-10?

Here, 0 means you have no pain and 10 means severe pain

  • Boxes 0-10 to select one option from

5. Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Choose all that apply (you can select none)

  • Neck stiffness or sensitivity to light

  • Mottled or blotchy skin

  • Feeling confused

  • Muscle weakness

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control

  • Difficulty moving one side of your face

  • A rash on your nose

  • Any changes to your vision

  • Unexplained red eye(s)

6. Please list any pre-existing conditions

  • Enter text.

7. Do you have a condition or use any medications that cause a weakened immune system?

For example, receiving chemotherapy, long-term steroid treatment, or have an underlying condition such as leukaemia or HIV

  • Yes

  • No

If the patient answers yes to question 7 they will see question 8, if they answer no they skip to question 9πŸ‘‡

8. What is the cause of your weakened immune system?

  • Enter text.

9. Is there a possibility you might be pregnant?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Not applicable

10. Are you currently breastfeeding?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Not applicable

11. Have you had Shingles before?

  • Yes

  • No

  • I'm not sure

12. What have you tried to manage your symptoms?

  • Enter text.

13. Do you have any allergies?

  • Yes

  • No

If the patient answers yes to question 13 they will see question 14, if they answer no they skip to question 15πŸ‘‡

14. Please list any allergies and what reaction you get with them

  • Enter text.

15. Are you able to take clear photos of your rash?

  • Yes

  • No

  • I'm not sure

If the patient answers yes to question 15 they will see question 16, if they answer no or i'm not sure they skip to question 17πŸ‘‡

16. Upload a photo

Tips for taking a good photo:

- Make sure you have adequate lighting

- Make sure the subject is clear and in-focus (the image has crisp edges)

- Where appropriate place a ruler or coin in the photo to provide a sense of scale

  • Upload up to 5 images.

17. Please tell us the best times to contact you

We can’t guarantee a time and will only contact you during opening hours

  • Enter text.

When they have submitted their answers, they will be thanked for completing the questionnaire and given some safety netting information πŸ‘‡

If you still have any questions or concerns, feel free to chat with us using the green message bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of this page. πŸ‘‰

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