What distinguishes the ROS from the HPI?

a. The HPI describes events in the patient's life, while the ROS addresses the current chief complaint.
b. The HPI describes the patient's previous medical history, while the ROS describes only the treatments or medications the patient has taken in an attempt to alleviate the sign, symptom, or illness.
c. The HPI describes only the onset of the chief complaint, while the ROS only addresses the reason for the clinical visit.
d. The HPI describes the chief complaint, while the ROS describes the state of the patient's health before the clinical visit.


d) The HPI describes the chief complaint, while the ROS describes the state of the patient's health before the clinical visit

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