A/H/O seen in case record. What is it mean
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A/H/O medical abbreviation case record meaning
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A/H/O in a medical case record most commonly stands for "Alive, Healthy, and well / On examination" - but based on context, here are the two most likely meanings:
A/H/O - Most Common Interpretations
1. In Family History section:
A/H/O = Alive, Healthy, and well
- Used when documenting the health status of a patient's family members
- Example: "Father - A/H/O" means the father is alive and in good health
- This is the most frequently seen use in Indian/South Asian clinical case records
2. As a combination of two common abbreviations:
- A/H = Alive and Healthy
- O = On examination (i.e., what was found on physical examination)
Context Matters
| Where seen in case record | Likely meaning |
|---|---|
| Family history section | Alive and Healthy (describing a relative) |
| Personal/social history | Alive and Healthy (describing the patient) |
| Examination section | "On examination" findings follow |
The abbreviation H/O on its own is very standard and means "History Of" (a past medical event or condition), as confirmed by MedicineNet's medical abbreviation list and Geeky Medics.
When you see A/H/O together (especially in South Asian medical case records), it almost always means "Alive, Healthy, and well" - used in the family history to describe the health status of a family member.
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