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Pediatrics Dynamic Parameters

The dynamic HPI templates for the Pediatrics subspecialties have both generic and distinct sections available for documentation. Generic sections are common to all reasons for visit and distinct sections are specific to each reason. A combination of these sections allow for the complete documentation of the patient's reason for visit on the current encounter.

The following table defines the generic sections that appear for all Pediatric subspecialties.

Parameter

Description

Intro

Includes the introduction and the purpose of the patient visit. You can select either initial visit or follow up visit type for the chief complaint.

Onset

Includes options to select the onset date or period, and the age of onset of the chief complaint.

Status

Includes a list of options to indicate the status of the chief complaint.

Frequency*

Includes a list of options to indicate how frequent the chief complaint occurs. The frequency option in the list enables you to select exact frequency of the chief complaint.

Severity

Includes a list of options to indicate the severity of the chief complaint.

Duration*

Includes the duration option to select the exact duration of the chief complaint.

Change since last visit*

Includes a list of options to select the status of the chief complaint since the last visit.

Quality*

Includes a list of options to indicate the quality of pain due to the chief complaint.

Associated Symptoms*

Includes a list of options to indicate associated symptoms related to the chief complaint.