How To Read Medical Records

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What is typically found at the beginning of a medical record and provides a brief description of the patient's symptoms or concerns?

Chief complaint

Where can you find a patient's past medical history, including any previous illnesses, surgeries, and allergies?

History section

What section of a medical record usually contains information about the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and other essential measurements?

Vital signs

When interpreting a radiology report, what does "CT" stand for, and what type of imaging does it typically refer to?

Computerized Tomography; detailed cross-sectional imaging

What is an objective finding in the medical report?

b & c are correct

Where can you typically find a patient's allergies listed in a medical record?

History section

What does "HPI" stand for in a medical record?

History of Present Illness

In a progress note, what does "SOAP" stand for as a framework for organizing information about a patient's visit?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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