The patient's overall presentation suggests a long-term health condition and a low level of discomfort.
Used to describe a patient's overall presentation during a physical examination. 'Chronically ill-appearing' suggests ongoing health issues, while 'mild distress' indicates a manageable level of discomfort.
"General appearance shows chronically ill-appearing patient in mild distress, secondary to dyspnea."
Physical examination findings
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation