Definition, History, and Use of the Problem List
The problem list was first defined and created by Lawrence Weed in the 1960s at a time when care continuity was its primary purpose. Problem lists have become more widely used as a basis for problem-oriented charting, a methodology for clinical documentation embraced by many in the medical esta....
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