Catamnesis

Catamnesis refers to the post-discharge history and follow-up data regarding a patient after they exit a treatment regimen or are released from a hospital. It offers a comprehensive overview of information collated from single or multiple instances after the initial observation period has concluded.

Definitions

A detailed account of a patient's history post the manifestation of a medical or psychiatric ailment. A retrospective analysis of a patient's medical trajectory post a particular illness or condition. A chronological account of a patient's medical journey since the inception of a specific ailment. A thorough post-discharge review encompassing the patient's health trajectory after being released from a hospital or treatment facility.

Preparation and Composition

A catamnesis report is typically drafted following a patient’s discharge from a medical establishment or post their latest examination or treatment. It serves as an in-depth summary of the patient's health journey post-initial observations.

Data Gathering

The process involves collecting diverse data sets related to the patient. The physician or medical team may extract details from:

Previous medical examination outcomes. Noteworthy points from the patient’s medical history. Direct feedback from the patient, including their responses to specific questions. Valuable input from the patient's family, acquaintances, or those in close contact.

Significance

The practice of collating catamnesis data holds pivotal importance across various medical disciplines, but it's particularly vital in psychiatry. It plays a central role in:

Identifying unique diseases as separate entities based on post-treatment trajectories. Prominent examples include schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis. Monitoring the recovery and health progression of psychiatric patients following diverse treatment modalities. Investigating the long-term outcomes and history of individuals who experienced mental health challenges during their formative years.

See also

• Anamnesis
• Historian (medical)
• Medical history
• Medical record
• Medicine
• Physical examination

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