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title: "Case presentation"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_presentation"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T07:26:51.626584+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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A case presentation is a formal communication between health care professionals such as doctors and nurses regarding a patient's clinical information.
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Essential parts of a case presentation include:
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Identification
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Reason for consultation/admission
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Chief complaints (CC) - what made patients seek medical attention.
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History of present illness (HPI) - circumstances relating to chief complaints.
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Past medical history (PMHx)
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Past surgical history
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Current medications
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Allergies
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Family history (FHx)
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Social history (SocHx)
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Physical examination (PE)
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Laboratory results (Lab)
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Other investigations (imaging, biopsy etc.)
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Case summary and impression
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Management plans
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follow up in clinic or hospital
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Adherence of the patient to treatment
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success of the treatment or failure.
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causes of success or failure.
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== See also ==
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Case report
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Case series
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== References == |