The history begins with an open-ended question about your patient's:
A) general health.
B) chief complaint.
C) severity of symptoms.
D) past medical history.

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The chief complaint is often the reason the patient is seeking medical attention and should be addressed first to determine the main issue that needs to be addressed during the medical visit. General health and past medical history can also be important, but they may not directly relate to the reason for the current visit. Severity of symptoms can be discussed after determining the chief complaint.

The History Begins with an Open-Ended Question About Your Patient's