case presentation case presentation a case presentation is a formal communication between health care professionals such as doctors and nurses regarding a patient's clinical information. essential parts of a case presentation include: identification reason for consultation/admission chief complaints (cc) - what made patients seek medical attention. history of present illness (hpi) - circumstances relating to chief complaints. past medical history (pmhx) past surgical history current medications allergies family history (fhx) social history (sochx) physical examination (pe) laboratory results (lab) other investigations (imaging, biopsy etc.) case summary and impression management plans follow up in clinic or hospital adherence of the patient to treatment success of the treatment or failure. causes of success or failure.