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First Visit

The primary objective of the initial assessment is to seek medical history responses or physical examination findings suggestive of serious underlying conditions. These are referred to as "Red Flags".

The secondary objective is to identify the prognostic indicators which could influence recovery. These are referred to as "Pink Flags".

The next two screens present elements of Eva May's medical history. Your task is to identify the Red and Pink Flags.

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