problem-oriented record

[ prŏb′ləm-ôr′ē-ĕn′tĭd ]

n.

A system of record keeping in which a list of the patient's problems is created and relevant medical history, physical findings, laboratory data, medications, and treatments are listed under the appropriate medical problem.

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Words nearby problem-oriented record

probit, probity, problem, problematic, problematics, problem-oriented record, problem page, pro bono, pro bono publico, proboscidate, proboscidean
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