Definition & Operational Usage
SAMPLE is an acronym used in medical assessments to gather important patient information. It stands for Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to the present situation. This systematic approach helps ensure that critical data is collected efficiently during patient evaluation.
Category context: Patient care, assessment, interventions, triage, and EMS system terms commonly used by firefighter/medics.