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Chap 2
Introduction Health Records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP method | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| Lethargic | A decrease in level of consciousness |
| Unremarkable | Normal |
| Etiology | The cause |
| Prophylaxis | Preventative treatment |
| Anatomical Position | A person standing face forward, arms at the side with palms forward |
| Sagittal Plan | Divides the body into right & left |
| Chief complaint | The main reason for patient's visit |
| Past medical history | Any of the patient's past surgeries |
| Social history | A record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse & sexual practices that impact health |