ABSTRACT
<b>Objective</b> : To analyze and reveal the contents of medical questionnaires distributed to nationwide general practice outpatients prior to their initial medical consultations.<br><b>Method</b> : An observational study was conducted, based on questionnaire format. Sample questionnaires were collected from 85 hospitals registered with the Japan Primary Care Association.<br><b>Results</b> : No standard format was found among the samples. A4 size forms (210 mm×297 mm) averaging 19.7 questions were in the majority, accounting for 68%. The distribution frequency of questionnaires reported by research cooperation centers listed 28 items (31.8%) concerning medical history, 19 items (21.6%) related to lifestyle, and 7 items (8.0%) referring to social and reproductive status.<br><b>Conclusion</b> : This research assessed the qualitative value of medical questionnaires used in General Practice Clinics in Japan. The results indicate the nature of the medical information required by physicians prior to medical consultation.