| A | B |
|---|
| Focused History | Taken during an acute situation requiring immediate attention |
| Present Problem | Step-by-step evaluation of circumstances |
| Complete History | History completed the first time a patient is seen |
| Social History | Education, home environment, hobbies |
| Medical History | Previous childhood and adult illness |
| Systems Review | Organized physiologic data |
| Inventory History | Touches on major points of concern without detail |
| Chief Complaint | Brief description of the perceived problem |
| Interim History | A chronicle of events since last meeting with patient |
| Family History | Pedigree diagram |
