noun
General Slang
PMHx
PEE-EM-HIS-tuh-ree · noun · slang
Past medical history.
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Definitions
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A summary of a patient's prior illnesses, surgeries, and chronic conditions.
“PMHx significant for COPD and prior MI.”
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PMHx In A Sentence
PMHx significant for COPD and prior MI.
Origin & Usage
Abbreviation of 'past medical history.'
Variants
PMH
People Also Ask
What does PMHx stand for?
Past medical history — a summary of a patient's prior illnesses, surgeries, and chronic conditions.
How is PMHx used in notes?
It captures relevant background, as in 'PMHx significant for COPD and prior MI.'
How is PMHx different from Hx?
PMHx specifically means past medical history, while Hx is a broader shorthand for history in general.
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