Past medical history

Past Medical History

Past Medical History (pronunciation: past me·di·cal his·to·ry) is a term used in Healthcare to refer to the record of health information about a patient's health events and conditions that have occurred in the past.

Etymology

The term is derived from the English words "past", "medical", and "history". "Past" comes from the Old English "past", meaning "gone by in time". "Medical" is derived from the Latin "medicus", meaning "physician". "History" comes from the Greek "historia", meaning "knowledge acquired by investigation".

Related Terms

• Medical History: A record of information about a person's health, including diseases, treatments, and outcomes.
• Medical Record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care.
• Patient History: The record of a patient's medical background, including past diseases, treatments, and outcomes.
• Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

See Also

• Medical Examination
• Physical Examination
• Medical Diagnosis

References

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