OPQRST is an
mnemonic used by medical professionals to accurately discern reasons for a
patient's
symptoms and history in the event of an
acute illness. It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible
heart attack. Each letter stands for an important line of questioning for the
patient assessment. This is usually taken along with
vital signs and the
SAMPLE history and would usually be recorded by the person delivering the aid, such as in the "Subjective" portion of a
SOAP note, for later reference.