Model history taking

Model doctor-patient conversations

Complete histories with two-voice audio and the full transcript.

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Cardiology3 min

Chest pain: a focused urgent history

Mr. Johnson, 58, has had central chest pain for two hours.

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Gastroenterology4 min

Abdominal cramps and loose stools: a model history

Mr. Davies, 31, has had abdominal cramps and loose stools for over a year.

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Psychiatry5 min

Low mood and loss of interest: a model mental health history

Mrs. Clark, 45, has felt persistently low and unlike herself for three months.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology4 min

Painful periods and pelvic pain: a model gynecology history

Ms. Yoon, 32, has worsening period pain and has been trying to conceive for one year.

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Pediatrics4 min

Constipation in a young child: a model parent history

Sophia, 3, is brought in by her mother because bowel movements are hard and painful.

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Neurology4 min

A severe one-sided headache: a model history

Ms. Yoon, 28, has had a severe right-sided throbbing headache for 24 hours after seeing flashing lights.

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Pulmonology4 min

Wheezing during exercise: a model respiratory history

Ms. Chloe Bennett, 32, develops wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath when she runs outdoors.

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Endocrinology4 min

Thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss: a model history

Mr. Choi, 19, has developed severe thirst, hourly urination, fatigue, and an 8-kilogram unplanned weight loss over three weeks.

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Orthopedics3 min

A twisted ankle: a model orthopedic history

Mr. Jin, 28, has right lateral ankle pain, swelling, and bruising after landing awkwardly during basketball four hours ago.

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Emergency Medicine3 min

A head injury during basketball: a focused emergency history

Mr. Yoon, 20, has headache, dizziness, and mild nausea four hours after a collision during basketball.

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General Surgery4 min

Abdominal pain migrating to the right side: a model surgical history

Mr. Irwin, 26, has pain that began around his navel and has moved to his lower right abdomen over the past 18 hours.

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Dermatology4 min

An expanding ring-shaped rash after hiking: a model dermatology history

Mr. Green, 52, found an expanding ring-shaped rash on his thigh ten days after a tick bite.

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Otolaryngology (ENT)3 min

Twelve days of sinus pain that came back worse: a model ENT history

Ms. Davis, 41, has had nasal congestion for twelve days that improved briefly, then came back worse with facial pain.

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Urology3 min

Sudden severe testicular pain: a model urology history

Mr. Adams, 16, woke with sudden, severe right testicular pain two hours ago.

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Rheumatology3 min

A sudden, agonizing big toe: a model rheumatology history

Mr. Baker, 59, woke at night with sudden severe pain, redness, and swelling in his right big toe.

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Infectious Disease4 min

Fever, headache, and a stiff neck: a model infectious disease history

Ms. Davis, 29, developed high fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness over eighteen hours and is becoming increasingly drowsy.

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Nephrology4 min

Cola-colored urine and facial swelling: a model nephrology history

Ms. Brown, 22, noticed dark, cola-colored urine and facial swelling two weeks after an untreated sore throat.

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Allergy & Immunology2 min

A severe allergic reaction after peanuts: a model emergency history

Mr. Green, 19, developed throat tightness, hives, and dizziness within minutes of eating peanuts.

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Family Medicine3 min

Low back pain after lifting furniture: a model family medicine history

Mr. Green, 34, has had low back pain for four days since lifting heavy furniture.

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Ophthalmology3 min

A dark curtain spreading across her vision: a model ophthalmology history

Ms. Baker, 58, has a painless dark shadow spreading across her right eye since this morning.

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