Chronological time line of the development of the patient's present illness (problem) from the first sign or symptom to the present time is called ___________________.

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The history of present illness is a chronological time line of the development of the patient's present illness (problem) from the first sign or symptom to the present time. The other options (history, review of systems, chief complaint) are important components of the patient's medical history, but they do not specifically refer to the chronological time line of the illness or problem.

Chronological Time Line of the Development of the Patient's Present