The patient reports no black tarry stools (melena), no passage of fresh blood in the stool (hematochezia), and no alteration in their usual bowel movement patterns.
Used to document the absence of specific gastrointestinal symptoms related to bleeding and bowel function.
"Review of Systems: Patient denies melena, hematochezia, or changes in bowel habits."
This phrase is typically used during the initial patient interview or follow-up appointments to assess for potential gastrointestinal issues.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation