A chronologic description of a patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the current status should be entered under which of the following headings in the medical record?

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The history of present illness (HPI) is the section of the medical record where a chronologic description of the patient's illness from the first sign or symptom to the current status is documented. This includes the onset of the illness, the setting in which it developed, its manifestations, and any treatments or interventions that have been attempted.

A Chronologic Description of a Patient's Illness from the First