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medical history
The systematic questioning of a patient by a doctor or therapist in order to gather information about their medical history, symptoms, and living circumstances. This information forms the basis for diagnosis and treatment.
Vor der eigentlichen Untersuchung führte die Ärztin eine ausführliche Anamnese durch.
Before the actual examination, the doctor took a detailed medical history.
'Anamnese' (medical history) is a technical term from medicine and psychotherapy. In everyday life, you will rarely hear this word unless you are in a doctor's office or clinic.
Die genaue Anamnese ist entscheidend für die richtige Diagnose.
An accurate medical history is crucial for the correct diagnosis.
The word comes from Greek and means 'memory'. This helps you understand that 'Anamnese' (medical history) is about the patient's memories of their medical history.
Die Anamnese ist im Grunde die professionell geführte Erinnerungsarbeit des Patienten.
Medical history-taking is basically the patient's professionally guided work of remembering.
In a medical context, an 'Anamnese' (medical history) is not simply 'gemacht' (done). Typical verbs are 'eine Anamnese erheben' (to take a medical history) or 'eine Anamnese durchführen' (to carry out a medical history-taking).
Der Arzt erhebt bei jedem neuen Patienten eine sorgfältige Anamnese.
The doctor takes a careful medical history for every new patient.
investigation / examination
'die Untersuchung' and 'die Anamnese' both belong to the medical field, but they do not mean the same thing. During an 'Untersuchung', a doctor examines the body or does medical tests. During the 'Anamnese', the doctor asks about the patient’s medical history, symptoms, and important life circumstances. The words can be confused because both often happen during the same doctor’s appointment. In practical terms, you can say: first the patient gives information in the 'Anamnese', then the examination often follows.
Vor der Behandlung nimmt die Ärztin eine genaue Anamnese auf.
Before the treatment, the doctor takes a detailed medical history.
Die Untersuchung zeigt, dass Paul eine starke Erkältung hat.
The examination shows that Paul has a bad cold.