jenpudua32
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I have a question regarding the HPI. Do the elements need to directly relate to the current complaint? For example our doctor is being consulted for abdominal pain. But the HPI also mentions severe headaches. Would we be able to count 1 point for location:abdomen. 1 pt for associated s/s: headaches. 1 pt for severity: severe. I question whether a headache can even be considered as an associated sign since it may or may be a separate issue from the abdominal pain altogether. Also severe relates to the headache not the abdominal pain, which is the current complaint.... what's your opinion. Thanks in advance!