history
(hisĀ“tә-re)
a systematic account of events.
case history
the collected data concerning an individual, the family, and environment; it includes the medical history and any other information that may be useful in analyzing and diagnosing the case or for instructional or research purposes.
medical history
information obtained from the patient to aid in establishing a medical diagnosis and developing a treatment plan.

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