The type of case history that is easiest to delegate is the:

• A. Interview
• B. Checklist
• C. Narrative
• D. Group discussion

Answer: (B)

When collecting a patient’s history, using a checklist is the easiest thing to delegate. A checklist is a structured list of specific questions or prompts about symptoms, medications, allergies, and past conditions. Because it follows a fixed format, staff can administer it to every patient with minimal clinical judgment, or patients can complete it before the visit. This standardization ensures consistent data collection and thorough coverage without needing advanced interviewing skills, making delegation straightforward.

In contrast, an interview requires the clinician to adapt questions on the fly based on responses, probe for details, and interpret nuances. A narrative history relies on open-ended responses and clinician-driven probing, which demands more clinical judgment and flexibility. A group discussion isn't practical for obtaining an individual medical history and adds unnecessary complexity and time.