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how to present a case after taking history

A case presentation is a structured, logical way to communicate patient information so others can quickly understand the problem, reasoning, and management. In clinical education and anesthesia practice, clarity and order are essential.

  • Case presentation steps:

    Patient identification – age, sex, weight, admission reason

  • Chief complaint – main symptom and duration

  • History of present illness – onset, progression, key associated symptoms

  • Past history – medical illnesses and previous surgeries/anesthesia

  • Medications & allergies – current drugs and any known allergies

  • Physical examination

    • General condition and vital signs

    • Relevant systemic findings

    • Airway assessment (if anesthesia case)

  • Investigations – important laboratory and imaging results

  • Diagnosis – provisional or confirmed

  • Management plan – treatment, surgical procedure, and anesthesia plan if applicable

    this is example of case presentation prepared by Bzhwen Araz as lab assistant in anesthesia department 



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