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Types of Records
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sections of Health Records | |
| Chief Complaint | The main reason for the patient's visit |
| History of Present Illness | The story of the patient's problem |
| Review of Systems | Description of their body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to main problem |
| Past Medical History | Other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes |
| Past Surgical History | Any of the patient's past surgeries |
| Family History | Any significant illnesses that run in the patients family |
| Social History | A record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices. |