Chief Complaint/Presenting Problem definition

Chief Complaint/Presenting Problem means the reason/concern/motivation that prompts the client to seek services or that their referral source identifies as the issue, which requires intervention, usually in the person’s own words. It also includes onset, duration, other symptoms noted, progression of the problem, solutions attempted at alleviating the problem, how the person’s life has been impacted, and how the person views responsibility for the problem. It can be information from a referral, family or other professional.
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