Interesting thread. I simply don't know what the problem is. I enter the PMH as I go. It takes me about three seconds to enter Asthma and chronic OMs. Oh wait...sorry guys...I'm a pediatrician. This is a joke.
@Soundhealth: I still think many don't use the option of an Excel spreadsheet for problem lists, meds, testings, results, etc. saved into the Imported Items section. This keeps you from flipping back and forth as you can open it and leave it top in the top right hand corner of your screen (depending on how big your screen is). You can edit it and save it back to the chart. Just as idea.
@Everyone: It would be simple to get the patient to do it or someone else if Instant Medical History weren't so complicated or expensive.