Fitness and frailty[1] factors help determine the physiological decline of a person over his lifetime. The coping mechanism of the body to the onslaught of diseases decreases as age progresses. An underwriter assessing for life expectancy looks at travel history,...

History of present illness is a summarized description that gives information regarding the progression of the client’s active illness from the onset to the present. History of present illness helps in medical decision making, investigate the client’s problem, and...

BMI helps a medical records reviewer to assess the comorbidities that may be expected in a person who has a higher or lower body mass index than normal. What is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a value to measure a person’s weight with respect to height. The...

Past Medical History (PMH) is perhaps the most important section of doctors' notes impacting longevity assessment.  When looked at medical conditions chronologically these provide a progression of disease severity or resolution.  Unresolved diseases with chronic...

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Medical abstract components for life certificates Structured abstracts save time. Telegenisys applies client rules to put the most relevant information up front for instant access. For life certificates, abstracts are structured to provide underwriters ready to use...

Medical summary provides a distinctive view of a patient's medical record.  In order to develop an appropriate view, medical summaries are formatted for specific purposes.  Developing such medical information requires consideration of privacy practices.   With the...