German Phrase
Symptome, Medis und Vorgeschichte.
Meaning
A concise checklist that doctors often ask patients to provide: the current symptoms they are experiencing, the medications they are taking, and their past medical history. It captures the three pillars of a quick medical intake.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are in a medical setting—at a doctor's office, in a hospital, or during a tele‑health appointment—to ask a patient for a brief overview of their health status.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Symptome,MedisundVorgeschichte.
Symptome
Plural noun meaning 'symptoms'; derived from the singular 'Symptom'.
Medis
Colloquial short form of 'Medikamente' (medications). Common in spoken German, especially in informal medical contexts.
und
Coordinating conjunction meaning 'and'. Connects items in a list.
Vorgeschichte
Noun meaning 'medical history' or 'previous history'; often replaced by the more formal term 'Anamnese' in clinical settings.
🗨In Conversation
Bitte nennen Sie Ihre Symptome, Medis und Vorgeschichte.
Please tell me your symptoms, meds, and medical history.
Ich habe seit drei Tagen Kopfschmerzen, nehme Ibuprofen und habe Diabetes Typ 2.
I've had headaches for three days, I take ibuprofen, and I have type 2 diabetes.
✕Common Mistakes
Bitte nennen Sie Ihre Symptome, Medikamente und Vorgeschichte.
In casual speech 'Medis' is acceptable, but using the full form in a very informal setting can sound stiff; the opposite mistake is using 'Medis' in a formal report.
Bitte nennen Sie Ihre Symptome, Medis und Geschichte.
Learners often confuse 'Vorgeschichte' with 'Geschichte' (history) alone; remember it specifically refers to prior medical events.
Bitte nennen Sie Ihr Symptom, Medis und Vorgeschichte.
When listing multiple items, the plural 'Symptome' is required; 'Symptom' would be singular and sound incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Beschwerden, Medikamente und Anamnese.
Complaints, medications and medical history.
Symptome, Arzneimittel und Vorgeschichte.
Symptoms, pharmaceuticals and past history.
Was sind Ihre Symptome, welche Medikamente nehmen Sie, und wie ist Ihre Krankengeschichte?
What are your symptoms, which medications do you take, and what is your medical history?
Cultural Tip
In German medical practice the term 'Anamnese' is the formal word for 'medical history', while 'Vorgeschichte' is slightly more general and can also refer to non‑medical background. 'Medis' is informal; in a formal setting you would say 'Medikamente' or 'Arzneimittel'.