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Brandow AM, Carroll CP, Creary S, et al. What is your hemoglobin or hematocrit when you are well?. Have you had surgery, such as removal of gall bladder or spleen?. History of acute chest syndrome, stroke, sepsis, kidney problems, blood clots?. Do you have any SCD-related health issues?. When was your last blood transfusion? Do you get regularly scheduled blood transfusions (~once/month)?. Do you take medicines every day, such as hydroxyurea? Are there other medicines you take only when needed (such as for pain)?. Do you have a primary hospital, clinic or doctor who treats you for sickle cell disease? Do you have other doctors that you see, such as primary care?. If patient is not followed at your institution:. I found/did not find (list) surgeries in your chart are there others that I missed?. I see that you have had the following problems in the past (review list) are there others that I missed?. I have your list of medicines here (review list) are there others that you take?. If patient is followed at your institution:. Do you have pain most days? What level of pain is typical for you?. From chart, patient or caregiver (patients may be in too much pain to give complete history)