Assessment
The evaluation of a health concern by which a provider assesses a patient's symptoms, medical history, clinical findings and/or diagnostic test results to form a clinical judgment/professional opinion regarding a patient's health concern.
Relationships
| From class | Relationship | To class |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical test | is a | Assessment |
| Assessment | observes | Vital signs |
| Medical imaging test | is a | Assessment |
| Functional status and disability assessment | is a | Assessment |
| Laboratory test | is a | Assessment |
| Person Social Determinants of Health | identified via | Assessment |
| Assessment | participates in | Person |
| Assessment | observes | Substance use |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Assessment. Accessed November 02, 2026.
