Meðferðarsagan
Meðferðarsagan is an Icelandic term that translates to "treatment history" or "medical history" in English. It refers to the comprehensive record of a patient's past and present medical conditions, treatments, and healthcare encounters. This documentation is crucial for providing continuous and effective medical care.
A typical meðferðarsagan includes a patient's medical background, such as diagnoses of chronic illnesses, past surgeries,
The collection and maintenance of meðferðarsagan are primarily the responsibility of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses,