Brian,
I enter my new patients' past medical history in the room, but do it a little differently. The patients are asked to fill out a form (prior to their first visit when possible) that includes their pmhx, pshx, family hx, soc. hx, last Pap, PSA, Cholesterol, colonoscopy etc. and all meds. I then simply transcribe their form onto AC with the patient looking on.
I repeat out loud what I am typing to be certain that the patient agrees with the history.
This takes a lot less time and, I think, is more likely to be accurate since the patients are not put on the spot to remember everything at the time.
Best,
Jim
