history of present illness


history of present illness

Medical practice A chronologic description of the development of the Pt's present illness, from the 1st sign and/or Sx or from the previous encounter to the present; HPI includes location, quality, severity, duration, timing, context, modifying factors, and associated signs and Sx. See Evaluation and management services.

his·to·ry of pre·sent ill·ness

(HPI) (his'tŏr'ē prez'ĕnt il'nĕs) A detailed formal statement of available historical data about a patient's presenting complaint.