All of the following information should be collected from the patient while taking the history of a present condition except
A)onset.
B)location.
C)duration.
D)desired medication.

Question

All of the following information should be collected from the patient while taking the history of a present condition except
A)onset.
B)location.
C)duration.
D)­­desired medication.

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desired medication.
Onset, location, duration, along with severity, should always be collected from a patient in regards to their present condition. Pinpointing the problem will allow the physician to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment much more effectively. Keep in mind that as an ophthalmic assistant you are trying to quantify and qualify the patient's chief complaint.

All of the Following Information Should Be Collected from the Patient