What is the difference between subjective information and objective findings?

What will be an ideal response?


Subjective information includes the chief complaint or the reason for the medical encounter as the patient has told it to the doctor. It generally includes the history of the present illness and a review of systems. Objective findings include the patient's vital signs and the results of the physical examination.

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a. clear b. island c. perimeter d. green

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