The patient reports not experiencing chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, or difficulty breathing.
Used to document the absence of common cardiac symptoms during a patient interview.
"Review of Systems: Patient denies chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath."
This phrase is typically used in the Review of Systems section of a medical note to document a patient's self-reported absence of symptoms. It is crucial to differentiate between a patient's denial of a symptom and the physician's objective assessment.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation