What is 'presenting complaint' in SAP IS-CHN - Collaborative Health Network?

presenting complaint - Overview

• Component: IS-CHN

• Component Name: Collaborative Health Network

• Description: The problem a patient has that made him or her see the doctor.

presenting complaint - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Presenting complaint is a term used in the IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network to refer to the patient's primary reason for seeking medical care. It is the symptom or condition that the patient is most concerned about and is usually the first thing they mention when they visit a healthcare provider. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When a patient visits a healthcare provider, the provider should ask the patient to describe their presenting complaint. This information should be documented in the patient's medical record and used to guide further assessment and treatment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that a presenting complaint may not always be the same as a diagnosis. A diagnosis is a medical opinion based on further assessment and testing, while a presenting complaint is simply what the patient initially reports. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network also includes other terms related to presenting complaints, such as chief complaint, history of present illness, and history of present condition. These terms are all used to describe the patient's primary reason for seeking medical care.