Question

In which section of the EMR should you document the following statement from a patient?

"my pain starts in the left area of my back and shoots down my feels more like a burning sensation that gets worse when I stand up, but goes away as soon as I move around"

Option 1: Chief Complaint
Option 2: Review of Systems (ROS)
Option 3: Assessment
Option 4: Treatment Plan

Answer 1

The statement from the patient should be documented in the Review of Systems (ROS) section of the EMR.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement from the patient should be documented in the Review of Systems (ROS) section of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The ROS section includes a comprehensive assessment of the patient's symptoms, including any pain or discomfort they are experiencing. In this case, the patient's description of their pain starting in the left area of their back and shooting down their leg, with a burning sensation that worsens when they stand up but goes away when they move around, is important information for the physician to evaluate.