Author Question: Using descriptive language, provide specific examples for each of the eight elements of the HPI, the ... (Read 37 times)

dollx · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Using descriptive language, provide specific examples for each of the eight elements of the HPI, the chief complaint, and the term signs and symptoms . These 10 examples may all describe one specific person's health experience, or each of these 10 examples may describe the health experiences of 10 different people.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Who may document the history of present illness? Why is this important?

What will be an ideal response?

kalskdjl1212 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The long answer should include following:
Eight HPI elements: Answers should be similar to (but not copied from) the examples listed in the core textbook
Chief complaint: Answer should be similar to (but not copied from) the example listed in the core textbook
Signs and symptoms: Answer should describe a physical experience of discomfort, feeling unwell, uncomfortable, or out-of-sorts, such as a headache, stuffy head, and watery eyes experienced during hay fever season.

Answer to Question 2

The performing physician must collect and document the history of present illness because the performing physician may notice something in the patient's manner that may provide additional information or insight into the CC.
The importance of this stems from the clinical knowledge, experience, training, and expertise of the performing physician in comparison with any other clinical staff member. And, since the performing physician will also be responsible for assessing and treating the patient, it is important that the performing physician understand the personal nature of this CC.