When patient files are pulled in preparation for patient hours, describe four major items each file should be checked for.

What will be an ideal response?


Date patient was last seen by the physician (for update purpose); past due balances (in order to collect money); that all loose filing is complete (this keeps the file up to date with test results, correspondence, etc.); that there is room on the progress note for writing or adding notes (prepare a new progress note if not)

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equalization image reversal smoothing edge enhancement

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