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| The '''Chief Complaint''' (CC), or termed '''Presenting Complaint''' (PC) in the UK, is a concise statement describing the ], problem, ], ], ] recommended return, or other factor that is the reason for a medical | The '''Chief Complaint''' (CC), or termed '''Presenting Complaint''' (PC) in the UK, is a concise statement describing the ], problem, ], ], ] recommended return, or other factor that is the reason for a medical | ||
| encounter<ref>http://www.usc.edu/health/uscp/compliance/tm6.html#6</ref>. | encounter<ref>http://www.usc.edu/health/uscp/compliance/tm6.html#6</ref>. The patient's initial comments to a ], ], or other ] help form the ]. | ||
| The collection of chief complaint data may be useful in addressing ] issues.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/PHIN/architecture/implementation_guides/Healthcare%20Related/PHIN_Healthcare_Encounter_Chief_Complaint_v231.pdf</ref> Certain complaints are more common in certain settings and among certain populations. In ] settings, such as ]s, reports of ] are among the most common chief complaints.<ref>http://www.emedmag.com/html/pre/cov/covers/021504.asp</ref> Among ] residents seeking treatment at ERs, ] symptoms, altered mental status, ] symptoms, and ] are the most commonly reported.<ref>Ackermann RJ, Kemle KA, Vogel RL, Griffin RC Jr. "Emergency department use by nursing home residents." ''Ann Emerg Med.'' 1998 Jun;31(6):749-57. PMID 9624316.</ref> | The collection of chief complaint data may be useful in addressing ] issues.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/PHIN/architecture/implementation_guides/Healthcare%20Related/PHIN_Healthcare_Encounter_Chief_Complaint_v231.pdf</ref> Certain complaints are more common in certain settings and among certain populations. In ] settings, such as ]s, reports of ] are among the most common chief complaints.<ref>http://www.emedmag.com/html/pre/cov/covers/021504.asp</ref> Among ] residents seeking treatment at ERs, ] symptoms, altered mental status, ] symptoms, and ] are the most commonly reported.<ref>Ackermann RJ, Kemle KA, Vogel RL, Griffin RC Jr. "Emergency department use by nursing home residents." ''Ann Emerg Med.'' 1998 Jun;31(6):749-57. PMID 9624316.</ref> | ||
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The Chief Complaint (CC), or termed Presenting Complaint (PC) in the UK, is a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, physician recommended return, or other factor that is the reason for a medical encounter. The patient's initial comments to a physician, nurse, or other health care professional help form the differential diagnosis.
The collection of chief complaint data may be useful in addressing public health issues. Certain complaints are more common in certain settings and among certain populations. In acute care settings, such as emergency rooms, reports of chest pain are among the most common chief complaints. Among nursing home residents seeking treatment at ERs, respiratory symptoms, altered mental status, gastrointestinal symptoms, and falls are the most commonly reported.
References
- http://www.usc.edu/health/uscp/compliance/tm6.html#6
- http://www.cdc.gov/PHIN/architecture/implementation_guides/Healthcare%20Related/PHIN_Healthcare_Encounter_Chief_Complaint_v231.pdf
- http://www.emedmag.com/html/pre/cov/covers/021504.asp
- Ackermann RJ, Kemle KA, Vogel RL, Griffin RC Jr. "Emergency department use by nursing home residents." Ann Emerg Med. 1998 Jun;31(6):749-57. PMID 9624316.
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