SAMPLE history
SAMPLE History
SAMPLE History (pronunciation: /ˈsæmpl ˈhɪstəri/) is a term used in the medical field to denote the history of a patient's symptoms, ailments, and medical conditions. The term is an acronym, with each letter representing a different aspect of the patient's history: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to present illness or injury.
Etymology
The term "SAMPLE History" is derived from the first letters of the key elements it represents. It was coined to provide a systematic approach for healthcare professionals to gather crucial information about a patient's condition.
Related Terms
- Symptoms: The physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such features apparent to the patient.
- Allergies: A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
- Medications: Substances used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
- Past medical history: The total of the knowledge about a patient's health status up to the present, including diseases previously experienced, treatments received, and other non-medical events with health impact.
- Last oral intake: The last time the patient ate or drank anything.
- Events leading up to present illness or injury: The sequence of events that led to the patient's current condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SAMPLE history
- Wikipedia's article - SAMPLE history
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