Chapter 16 - History Taking Flashcards
1
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Chief Complaint
A
The reason the patient has sought medical attention.
2
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Current Health Status
A
Focus on the environmental and personal habits of the patients that may influence the patient’s general state of health.
3
Q
Differential Diagnosis
A
The list of problems that could produce the patient’s chief complaint.
4
Q
History of Present Illness
A
A narrative detail of the symptoms the patient is experiencing.
5
Q
Past Medical History
A
A summary of all pass health related events.
6
Q
Review of Systems
A
A review of symptoms for each organ system.
