Subjective pain can only be observed by the patient. Many definitions of pain, however, include the fact that it is a subjective experience. While we can observe results of pain (grimacing, abdominal guarding, antalgic gait), the objective observer can not directly observe pain in another person.
Conditions in the patient that can be observed
yes
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
The only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record is the patient.
A syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms. Those signs and symptoms can be observed by the patient or an outside observer.
A syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms. Those signs and symptoms can be observed by the patient or an outside observer.
A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.
symptom
Medical records are confidential. They should only be released after the patient has signed a release form.