Review of systems
Review of Systems (ROS)
Review of Systems (ROS), pronounced /rɪˈvjuː ɒv ˈsɪstəmz/, is a systematic method used by healthcare providers to gather comprehensive medical history from a patient. The term originated from the Latin words revidere meaning "to look again" and systema meaning "an organized scheme or method".
Description
The Review of Systems is an integral part of the Patient History taking process. It is a systematic approach to elicit a comprehensive history from the patient or their representative. The ROS is designed to bring out clinical symptoms which the patient may have overlooked or forgotten. It covers a series of organ systems from which the healthcare provider may identify symptoms which the patient has not mentioned in the History of Present Illness.
Components
The Review of Systems typically includes but is not limited to the following systems:
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Genitourinary System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Integumentary System
- Neurological System
- Endocrine System
- Psychiatric System
Each system review includes a set of standard questions designed to identify symptoms related to that particular system.
Importance
The Review of Systems is crucial in the Medical Examination process as it helps to identify additional problems that may not be captured in the initial patient interview. It also aids in the formulation of differential diagnoses and guides the physical examination and diagnostic testing.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Review of systems
- Wikipedia's article - Review of systems
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