HEENT 2020Chief Complaint
Established chief complaint
o Reports sore throat
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief
complaint will allo
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HEENT 2020Chief Complaint
Established chief complaint
o Reports sore throat
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief
complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question: Is your throat sore?
o Reports itchy throat
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief
complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question: Is your throat itchy?
o Reports itchy eyes
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief
complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question: Are your eyes itchy?
o Reports runny nose
Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief
complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have.
Example Question: Do you have a runny nose?
History of Present Illness
Asked about onset of symptoms
o Reports sore throat began 1 week ago
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their
present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such
as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question: How long has your throat been sore?
o Reports runny nose began 1 week ago
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their
present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such
as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question: When did your nose start running?
o Reports itchy eyes began 1 week ago
Pro Tip: Asking a patient about the length of their current health issues solicits information relevant to the history of their
present illness. Details of their current complaint will help you follow-up on any present conditions or symptoms, such
as the location of their pain or the amount of pain they may be experiencing.
Example Question: When did your eyes start itching? Asked about aggravating factors for throat sympt
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