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Complaint (medical)
Complaint (pronounced: /kəmˈpleɪnt/) is a term used in medicine to describe a patient's reported symptoms or concerns. It is often the initial point of discussion between a patient and a healthcare provider.
Etymology
The term "complaint" originates from the Latin word "complangere", which means "to lament or express grief". In the medical context, it has been used since the 14th century to denote the expression of pain, discomfort, or distress.
Related Terms
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, usually involving the evaluation of symptoms and medical history.
- Medical History: Information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, either of the patient or of other people who know the person and can give suitable information.
- Physical Examination: A process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease.
- Chief Complaint: The primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical help.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Complaint
- Wikipedia's article - Complaint
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