chief complaint
Main reason the patient seeks care.
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Medical English for Clinicians
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history of present illness
Story of the current problem.
vital signs
Pulse, BP, respiration, temperature, etc.
allergy
Adverse immune reaction to a substance.
medication
Drug taken for treatment.
dosage
Amount and schedule of a medication.
side effect
Unintended effect of a treatment.
follow-up
Later visit to check progress.
referral
Sending a patient to another specialist.
discharge
Release from hospital/clinic care.
consent
Permission after understanding risks/benefits.
symptom
What the patient feels/reports.
sign
Objective finding observed by clinician.
diagnosis
Identified condition after assessment.