case history

• Registro detallado del pasado de una persona, su estado médico o eventos vitales, utilizado usualmente en contextos médicos, legales o sociales para análisis y consulta.

A detailed record of a person's background, medical condition, or life events, typically used in medical, legal, or social work contexts for analysis and reference.

1. Medical recordB2formal

   A detailed record of a patient's past and present medical conditions, treatments, and relevant personal information.

   Historia clínica

   • The doctor reviewed the patient's case history before prescribing new medication.
   • A complete case history includes allergies, surgeries, and family medical background.
   • The nurse asked for the patient's case history during the initial consultation.

2. Research subject recordB2formal

   A documented account of an individual or group used as a subject in a scientific or sociological study.

   historia de caso

   • The researcher compiled a case history for each participant in the study.
   • The case history of the community revealed patterns of migration.
   • Detailed case histories are essential for longitudinal studies.