medical history

noun

: a record of a past medical problems and treatments that a person has had

Examples of medical history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For starters, no outside experts could say what caused Adams’ issues without a full review of his medical history and records. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 24 May 2024 This is because hydration needs can vary dramatically among individuals depending on factors like gender, activity level, diet, environment, and medical history. Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024 The health system has 17 hospitals in Wisconsin, in addition to many clinics and other health care sites, where health care workers still cannot access the medical records system critical for documenting patients' medical history and managing their care. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 Cosentino began communicating with him for a few months after breaking the news and even learned some medical history. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024 This includes a complete medical history, tests for ovarian reserve, uterine and tubal anatomy, and a semen analysis (if using a partner to get pregnant). Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 24 Apr. 2024 According to court documents, Cutter provided two psychological evaluations by a licensed psychologist at Blue Ridge Behavior Systems, Inc. The first was in 1999 and describes Cutter’s mental status, medical history, psychological testing, and diagnostic impressions. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024 For the rest of their lives, these amputees will need answers regarding their medical history. Seyward Darby, Longreads, 23 Mar. 2024 And almost 25% of deaths involved a person who had a medical history of mental illness. Evan Bush, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024

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“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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