medical history

noun

: a record of a past medical problems and treatments that a person has had

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Taking a good medical history, paying attention to vital signs, performing an examination, ordering pertinent bloodwork, considering other possible causes for the symptoms, and doing close follow-up monitoring are good ways to avoid missing serious infections. Dr. Nick Schneeman, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025 An electronic health record, or an EHR, is a digital version of a patient’s medical history that’s updated by doctors and nurses. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025 The best alternative for you depends on your medical history and specific health needs. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025 Which Is More Effective? Both Concerta and Vyvanse are effective for treating ADHD, but their effectiveness depends on individual response, lifestyle needs, and medical history. T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medical history

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“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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