APA Dictionary of Psychology
patient history
- in therapy and counseling, a systematic account of an individual’s development from birth to the present, including meaningful aspects of their emotional, social, and intellectual development. The account is taken by the therapist or counselor directly from the individual and may additionally be derived from autobiographical material or reports from family members. See anamnesis.
- see case history.
Updated on 11/15/2023
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