The patient has used various non-prescription medications or treatments to address their symptoms, but these have not provided relief.
This phrase indicates the patient has attempted self-treatment prior to seeking professional medical care. It helps establish the duration and severity of the symptoms, as well as potential contributing factors.
"Patient has tried multiple over-the-counter remedies for their headache, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen, without success."
Used to document the patient's self-treatment history and the ineffectiveness of those treatments.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation