TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - History of Present Illness for Common Symptoms A1 - Kaufman, Tina M. A1 - Alegre, Ticiano Y1 - 2010 N1 - T2 - Yes/No Medical Spanish: Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Spanish AB - The history of present illness (HPI) is also called the primary history. It is a detailed set of questions designed to elaborate on the patient’s chief complaint or presenting symptom. An accurate history is the first step in determining the etiology of the patient’s concern. In fact, frequently, the diagnosis can be made simply on the history and physical examination. SN - PB - F.A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1186315068 ER -