How often should a patient's medical history be updated?

A. Each time the patient returns to the office for a routine visit, the medical information should be updated.
B. It is only necessary to update the information if the patient will be undergoing a procedure requiring general anesthesia.
C. The medical history should be taken once per year, either when the patient returns to the office or by phone.
D. Because of HIPAA regulations, the information may be collected at the patient's initial visit and thereafter only at the initiation of the patient.


Answer: A

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