The data collected about an individual, family, environmental factors (including medical/dental history) and any other information that may be useful in analyzing and diagnosing conditions, or for instructional purposes; best termed the patient history.
Complete patient history up to the time of admission or treatment. Includes the medical, family, and social history, as well as information regarding the present complaint.
The complete medical, family, social, and psychiatric history of a patient up to the time of admission for the present illness.
A brief description of a person who suffers from a particular disorder.