case history
compound.a record of a person's past, especially their medical or social background, used to help treat or understand them.
compound.a detailed record of the background and relevant past experiences of a person or group under medical, psychiatric, or social investigation.
“The doctor studied the patient's case history before the surgery.”
“To provide the right support, the social worker needed to compile a full case history of the family's situation.”
“The researcher meticulously documented each subject's case history to identify recurring patterns in the development of the rare condition.”
commonly used in medical, legal, and social work contexts.
contrast with 'medical records'; a case history is often a narrative summary of a specific problem's development rather than just a list of appointments.