Command | History of Present Illness
Last updated: November 19, 2024
The History of Present Illness command initiates documentation of the patient's subjective report of the current complaint or reason for visit.
Key Objectives
You will learn how to enter history related to a patient visit.
FAQ:
Q: I made a mistake, how do I remove this command?
A: Commands can be entered in error, but not deleted. Please review the Entering a Command in Error document for directions.
Q: How do I print this command?
A: A command can be printed by using the triple dot menu to the right of the command and selecting the print option.
Tips & Tricks
The HPI command does not have a commit function. This means you can continue to add content to this command throughout the encounter.
The user can enter as many HPI commands as desired. This is useful in case additional information comes to light from the patient after the initial history is taken while the user is navigating other aspects of the encounter. To add additional HPI information, you may either return to the initial command or enter the command anew.
Step by Step
This process begins in an open clinical note.
Type "history" or "hpi" into a blank line within the note.
Select the command by pressing Enter on your keyboard.
Enter desired text to capture history of present illness in the provided free text.