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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. See HOPI See HPI |