Chapter 2: History & Physical (H&P)

Question 1

What does History & Physical (H&P) provide?

Answer 1

Up-to-date information about the patient’s medical history and finding their physical exam.

Question 2

What does all hospital patients get?

Answer 2

A History and Physical.

Question 3

All hospital patients get a History and Physical that is sometimes called?

Answer 3

Admission note or Admission H&P.

Question 4

Outpatients are people who need medical treatment but?

Answer 4

Aren’t admitted to a hospital.

Question 5

Does Outpatients who need extensive evaluation may get an H&P?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

Does providers also use H&P to document a patient’s annual physical examination in the office?

Answer 6

Yes.