medical history

noun

: a record of a past medical problems and treatments that a person has had

Examples of medical history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sultry crooner, whose medical history includes cardiac disease, a defibrillator, and stents, was transported to the emergency room in an ambulance in April of 2023 after presenting with difficulty breathing and chest pain and placed on oxygen. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 18 June 2024 Health workers had to rely on patients to remember their medical history, which was hard for patients with complex medical conditions. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024 Usually, the practitioner will collect the client’s medical information, including their medical history and determine the Chinese Medicine diagnosis. Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024 For weeks, health workers at Ascension hospitals and clinics did not have access to patients' medical records, including their medical history, current medications and allergies. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for medical history 

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“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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