Every hospital patient has an H&P, a history and physical exam.
- Chief complaint
- History
- Review of systems
- Physical examination
The “chief complaint” is the patient’s view of the problem. “History” covers a lot: history of the present illness, medical and surgical history, family and social history. “Review of systems” is the patient’s assessment of all parts, head to toe. The “examination” is the doctor’s view of the problem.
Every now and then, we all need a spiritual H&P.
Got a spiritual complaint? Look at your history and review your spiritual practices.
God is the Physician. Trust his exam. And his treatment plan.
