When recording the "chief complaint," the person conducting the intake should:
A) Strive to be concise yet accurate
B) Go into as much detail as possible; the details of the complaint can be "whittled down" later
C) Describe the reasons in generalities
D) Include all relevant background information

Question

When recording the "chief complaint," the person conducting the intake should:
A) ​Strive to be concise yet accurate
B) ​Go into as much detail as possible; the details of the complaint can be "whittled down" later
C) ​Describe the reasons in generalities
D) ​Include all relevant background information

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When recording the chief complaint, it is important to be concise yet accurate. Including all relevant background information can be done later in the medical history taking process. Going into too much detail or describing reasons in generalities can result in unclear or incomplete information.

When Recording the "Chief Complaint," the Person Conducting the Intake