Why must patients' medical records exist indefinitely when they participate in medical research?

What will be an ideal response?


If adverse effects arise, even in subsequent generations, the medical office must be able to prove the physician had the patient's consent to participate in the research.

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Because medical assistants spend more time with patients than physicians do, they develop a(n) ________ with patients

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The gross autopsy rate includes the total number of newborns in the denominator.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The patient reception room should provide materials on ________.

A. religion B. politics C. exercise D. All of these

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A patient is brought to the emergency room after crashing into a tree with his automobile. He is comatose. Which of the following statements best describe the protocol for treatment?

A. No treatment can be rendered until a family member signs a consent. B. He can be declared incompetent due to the circumstances of the accident and treatment can be given. C. There are special circumstances in this situation that allow for treatment to be given. D. Advance directives must be reviewed prior to treatment to determine the patient's preferences for treatment.

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