Yes, I Can Help You Create a Concise HPI
Yes, please provide me with the patient information and I will generate a concise, structured History of Present Illness (HPI) for you. 1, 2
What I Need From You
To create an effective HPI, please provide the following information:
Core Symptom Details
- Chief complaint and primary symptoms - specific descriptions rather than vague terms 2
- Onset and timeline - when symptoms started, sequential order if multiple symptoms, frequency, and how they've changed over time 1, 2
- Severity and characteristics - intensity, quality, location (if applicable), and specific features of the symptoms 2
Contextual Information
- Modifying factors - what makes symptoms better or worse, any triggers or patterns 2
- Associated symptoms - related complaints that may help establish a pattern 1, 2
- Functional impact - how symptoms affect daily activities, work, relationships, and quality of life 1, 2
Additional Relevant Details
- Relevant risk factors - medical history, exposures, medications, or other factors pertinent to the presenting complaint 1, 2
- Prior treatments attempted - what the patient has already tried and whether it helped 2
- Information from informants - especially important for cognitive, behavioral, or pediatric cases 1
What You'll Receive
I will provide a concise, chronologically organized HPI that:
- Presents information in a clear narrative format 1, 2
- Includes temporal relationships between symptoms and events 1, 2
- Documents functional impact and severity 1, 2
- Incorporates relevant positives and negatives 2
- Follows a structured approach suitable for clinical documentation 1, 2
Please share the patient information whenever you're ready.