What does the Subjective component primarily include?

What does the Subjective component primarily include?

• A. Vital signs
• B. Historical information
• C. Labs
• D. Imaging

Answer: (B)

Subjective data are what the patient reports about their symptoms and history. This includes the history of present illness, past medical history as described by the patient, medications, allergies, social and family history, and the review of systems. Because it comes from the patient’s own narration, it centers on historical information. In contrast, vital signs, labs, and imaging are objective data—measured or produced by tests and examinations. So, the primary content of the subjective component is the patient's historical information.

Subjective data are what the patient reports about their symptoms and history. This includes the history of present illness, past medical history as described by the patient, medications, allergies, social and family history, and the review of systems. Because it comes from the patient’s own narration, it centers on historical information. In contrast, vital signs, labs, and imaging are objective data—measured or produced by tests and examinations. So, the primary content of the subjective component is the patient's historical information.