THU0669 A self-report symptom checklist on a multidimensional health assessment questionnaire (MDHAQ) to capture a “positive review of systems” as a standard, quantitative, and informative “scientific” clue to fibromyalgia similar to modified criteria for fibromyalgia

Background

The scientific method is based on recording information as quantitative standard data rather than as narrative descriptions, to test possible value in diagnosis, management, and outcomes. This approach generally is applied to laboratory tests and other data from high technology sources. However, information from a patient history and physical examination can be analysed for scientific validity if collected in as standard,...