What is true regarding problem-oriented medical records (POMRs)?
a. The focus is on patient response to treat-ment.
b. They are considered source-oriented charting.
c. They reflect the patient's current prob-lems.
d. They focus on medical diagnosis.
C
POMR is a method of keeping records that focuses on patient problems rather than on the medi-cal diagnosis. POMRs are an excellent form of communication among various disciplines that are providing care.
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