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The medical records are the most confidential records in a healthcare sector. It cannot be issued illegally or with consent from patient or provider or against HIPAA regulations. Here the client first has to request the need of the records to the provider. After the provider approval, a photocopy or print of only the required information is handed over to patient. The patient can be explained this in a smoother way.Also inform there are possibilities for transmission of the records electronically from one organization to other organizations where the patient gets treatment. She has to be explained clearly that original papers are not provide to a patient under HIPAA regulations, if needed can take a print or a soft copy can be provided by the hospital.
CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISE 1.1 Sherry Macken is a patient at the office where you work. She...
CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISE 1.2 During Dr. Martin's visit with Mr. Hickman, he discovers that the patient has gained 22 pounds since his visit 4 months ago and that his triglycerides are high. Dr. Martin wants to check the recommended adult dosage of the choles- terol-lowering drug he intends to prescribe; calculate the patient's body mass index (BMI) based on his height and weight; and give Mr. Hickman a patient education brochure explaining the link between physical inactivity, being overweight, and...
During Dr. Martin’s visit with Mr. Hickman, he discovers that the patient has gained 22 pounds since his visit 4 months ago and that his triglycerides are high. Dr. Martin wants to check the recommended adult dosage of the cholesterol-lowering drug he intends to prescribe; calculate the patient’s body mass index (BMI) based on his height and weight; and give Mr. Hickman a patient education brochure explaining the link between physical inactivity, being overweight, and type 2 diabetes. Which of...
6. Chase Murray (10-20-1980) is new to the Walden-Martin office. Part of the new patient procedures is to provide the patient with a copy of the NPP and patient's bill of rights. Use SCMO to print (if required by your instructor), and save a copy of these documents to Chase's record. Complete the following exercise in the EHR Exercises assignment found in Open Assignments. Chase Murray is a new patient of Dr. Walden. Before his first visit, the provider would...
CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISE 2.1 Consider your own experience with medical office technology. If you've had experience using an electronic appointment book or a full-blown EHR, how has it helped you and your patients? If you haven't think about other ways in which technology has been useful to you—in school, for example, or in a job outside the medical field. How do you think a person's attitude toward technology influences that of the people they work with? CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISE 2.4...
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CRITICAL THINKING 3 points cach A 16-year old female patient is checking in with a laceration on her left arm. You guide her and her mother back to the procedure room to debride the wound prior to the physician coming in. Her mother leaves the room to use the restroom. Now alone with the p she confesses to you that she cut herself on purpose. 1. atient, How would you handle the situation? 2. A 5-year old male patient...
Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice Medical treatment stabilized Mr. Lawson's condition. He had a pulmonary embolus, but he is now on anticoagulants, medications that will reduce likelihood of more clot formation. Knowing that Mr. Lawson is on anticoagulants and has had recent surgery and the processes of normal wound healing (see Chapter 48 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.), Tonya believes that the patient is at risk for bleeding from his surgical wound. She acts by increasing...
5. You work in a urology practice, and a 51-year-old married patient, Mr. Ratner, undergoes a vasectomy because he does not wish to have any more children. He confides to the phy- sician that he's concerned his mistress may become pregnant. He has the procedure performed while his wife is out of town, and he requests that information about the vasectomy not be disclosed to her under any circumstances. Does Mrs. Ratner have the right to know that her husband...
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CASE: SPOUSAL RIGHTS IN DECISION MAKING Mr. Martin sustained debilitating injuries as the result of an automobile accident. He suffered severe subcortical brain damage, significantly impairing his physical and cognitive function- ing.45 His injuries left him totally paralyzed on the left side. He could not speak or eat and had no bladder or bowel control. Martin remained conscious and had some awareness of his surroundings. He could communicate to a very...
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CASE: SPOUSAL RIGHTS IN DECISION MAKING Mr. Martin sustained debilitating injuries as the result of an automobile accident. He suffered severe subcortical brain damage, significantly impairing his physical and cognitive function- ing.45 His injuries left him totally paralyzed on the left side. He could not speak or eat and had no bladder or bowel control. Martin remained conscious and had some awareness of his surroundings. He could communicate to a very minimal degree through...
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION #4 A dental assistant is speaking with an existing patient about her father, a new patient who does not hear well but is embarrassed about his problem. What must the dental assistant ask the daughter to ensure the success of the father's initial examination? How must the dental assistant treat the patient when he arrives at the dental office, and how must the patient be scheduled?