Which of the following health records describes when and why a patient was admitted to the hospital, documents his/her stay in the hospital, and indicates the type of follow-up the patient will have?

A. Discharge summary
B. Admission summary
C. Clinic note
D. Emergency department note
E. Daily hospital/progress note


Answer: A

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