biomed keyterms 138-145

medical history

a record of information about a patients past and current, includes information about the patient’s habits, lifestyle and even the health of their family

chief complaint

the patients description of what they feel is their main health problem

physical signs

pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed extremely such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature

symptoms

any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches, nausea, or fatigue, symptoms allow the possible condition that may be affecting the patient and then run tests to make a diagnosis

diagnosis

the process of determining which disease or condition explains a persons symptoms and signs

demeanor

outward behavior or bearing a doctor might have a cheerful peaceful or friendly demeanor and put the patient at ease. a doctor with an arrogant or dismissive demeanor might lose a patients trust

tact

discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others. a doctor might exhibit tact. when they choose deliver bad news

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

feedback

information about reactions to a product, a persons performance of a task etc. which is used as a basis for improvement