Anamnesis consists of an interview conducted by a healthcare professional with a patient.
The purpose of interview is to obtain information about the patient, their past medical history, and their illness, in an attempt to reach a diagnosis, which can be confirmed with the help of clinical, laboratory, and imaging tests.
See below some topics that may be included in an anamnesis:
What is the importance of anamnesis?
Anamnesis is an essential pillar in the healthcare field. Through the careful collection of information, it is possible to assess the patient’s health comprehensively.
This not only helps the physician make informed decisions about the most appropriate treatment but also enables the precise monitoring of the patient’s clinical condition throughout the treatment.
