Pauline went to see her doctor and explained that her shoulder has been aching for the last three weeks. This doctor visit is best described as a medical

A medical encounter is an interaction between a patient and a health-care provider, such as a doctor’s visit. Pauline’s appointment is therefore a medical encounter. Her description of the shoulder pain is part of her medical history, but it does not name the visit itself.

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