Title: Report both subjective and objective patient data to the physician.
Course: Medical Assistant I (14151-I) > Section: Conducting Patient Triage

Reporting should include communicating in a timely and confidential manner.

Subjective data may include observations or informal conversation with patient, including pain level; objective data may include vital signs and other measurable information.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some examples of subjective and objective data?
- What are some examples of signs and symptoms?
- How are both subjective and objective data important when communicating patient information to the physician?