case history

/'keis,rekɔ:d/ Cách viết khác : (case_history) /keis'histəri/
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case history

A doctor reviews a patient's case history before an appointment.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A detailed, chronological record of the background, development, and relevant circumstances of a person, group, or situation that is under study, treatment, or investigation, especially in fields like medicine, psychology, or social work.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The psychologist reviewed the patient's case history before the first appointment.
    • A thorough case history is essential for an accurate medical diagnosis.
    • The social worker compiled a detailed case history of the family.
Advanced Usage
  • "to take a case history": The process of gathering information to compile this record.
    • The doctor spent an hour taking the new patient's case history.
  • Used to imply a documented precedent or a record of past behavior in non-clinical contexts.
    • The company's case history of environmental violations made it difficult to get the permit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Case study (n): A detailed analysis of a person, group, or event, often based on a case history but typically involving more in-depth interpretation and presentation.
    • The professor assigned a case study of a famous business failure.
  • Medical history (n): A specific type of case history focusing on past and present health information.
    • Please fill out this form about your medical history.
Synonyms
  • Record: A written account of facts or events.
  • Background: A person's education, experience, and social circumstances.
  • File: A collection of documents about a particular person or subject.
Related Phrases
  • Case notes (n): The ongoing notes made by a professional during treatment or study, which contribute to the overall case history.
    • The therapist updated the case notes after each session.
  • Patient history (n): Synonymous with medical history.
Related Idioms
  • To have a history of (something): To have a documented record of past occurrences, often negative.
    • This equipment has a history of mechanical failures. (This idiom relates to the concept of a documented record found in a case history.)
case history

A doctor reviews a patient's case history before an appointment.

Noun
  1. detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment