Generally, who owns a patient's medical records?
Both of these
The patient
Neither of these
The person or organization generating the entries
The person or organization generating the entries
Rationale: Generally, ownership of the medical record resides with the person or organization generating the entries.
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A) Complaints of multiple symptoms B) Patient's level of cognitive functioning C) Intoxication D) All of the above
A stretching or tearing of a muscle or musculotendinous unit is called a:
a. dislocation b. fracture c. sprain d. strain
In the treatment of hypertension, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used to produce vasodilation and increase:
A) the heart rate B) the pulse rate C) renal blood flow D) hepatic blood flow
John is a 36-year-old Asian male who was admitted to the hospital after complaining of significant LUQ pain that radiates to the left flank. He indicated the pain was constant and worse when he lies down. He has also had occasional vomiting over the last three days. Initially, it was thought he may have a kidney stone, but further testing and labs proved otherwise. He is being discharged from
this critical access hospital and transferred to a tertiary medical center up north. His physical exam showed abdominal distention, increasing LUQ pain on palpation. Sclera were jaundiced. Labs: serum amylase and lipase—extremely elevated. CT of abdomen with contrast showed peripancreatic inflammation and fluid. What will be an ideal response? Impression: Acute pancreatitis vs. pancreatic pseudocyst