A patient who consults a family doctor usually first tells the doctor about
the symptoms. With this information, the doctor examines the patient and makes a
diagnosis. Afterward, the doctor determines the treatment to heal the patient. For example,
based on the diagnosis, the doctor may write the patient a prescription for some
medication. Finally, the doctor must document the symptoms, the diagnosis, and the
treatments. Today, most doctors use a software system to record this information.