An important piece of information regarding a patient's need for medical care is sought by physicians and medical professionals.Many times,patients are vague about their pain or reason for seeing the doctor.It is important to discover the patient's _____ for seeking medical care.
A)chief complaint
B)pain threshold
C)tolerance
D)insurance incentive

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Physicians attempt to determine the patient's chief complaint.This effort is valuable because it focuses the history toward the single most important issue.In many instances,the chief complaint is directly related to the first symptom that is discussed.

An Important Piece of Information Regarding a Patient's Need for Medical