Meaning & use
PMH
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An abbreviation for "past medical history," used in clinical notes to summarize a patient's previous illnesses, surgeries, and conditions.
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The intake form asked the patient to list their PMH before the appointment.
Her PMH included asthma and a hip replacement five years earlier.
A note on using this word
A standard shorthand in medical charting and electronic health records, meant to quickly convey a patient's background to other clinicians.
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