By asking the patient to describe certain characteristics regarding the symptoms, you can ensure that the chief complaint is documented thoroughly. Match the following characteristic with its description. Radiation Setting and timing Alleviating factors Severity Associated symptoms Location Quality Aggravating factors Where is the symptom located? What area does the symptom cover? Describe the characteristic of the symptom. Describe the pain associated with the symptom. Describe other minor symptoms in addition to the CC. Describe what makes symptoms worse. Describe what makes the symptoms better. Describe when the symptoms started and what the patient was doing at the time.

By asking the patient to describe certain characteristics regarding the symptoms, you can ensure that the chief complaint is documented thoroughly. Match the following characteristic with its description. Radiation Setting and timing Alleviating factors Severity Associated symptoms Location Quality Aggravating factors Where is the symptom located? What area does the symptom cover? Describe the characteristic of the symptom. Describe the pain associated with the symptom. Describe other minor symptoms in addition to the CC. Describe what makes symptoms worse. Describe what makes the symptoms better. Describe when the symptoms started and what the patient was doing at the time.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter15: Medical Documents

Section: Chapter Questions

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