Which of the following is not typically included in an on-field injury report?

• A. Athlete ID
• B. Date/Time
• C. Mechanism
• D. Medical history of the athlete

Answer: (D)

When documenting an on-field injury, the data collected focus on immediate, actionable details that guide urgent care and record-keeping: who the athlete is, when the incident happened, and how the injury occurred (the mechanism). These elements help responders identify the patient, establish the timeline, and understand the potential injuries based on the action that caused them, which in turn informs initial assessment and management.

Medical history belongs to the broader medical record and pre-participation evaluations. It is sensitive information that isn’t required for the immediate incident response and can raise privacy concerns if included in a quick on-field report. The on-field form is designed for speed and relevance, so it prioritizes incident-specific data over past medical background. If any known conditions are directly relevant to the current situation (for example, a documented allergy or asthma), those can be noted as pertinent, but the full medical history is typically gathered later during a formal medical evaluation.