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What is the function of physician's orders?
to document the physician's instructions to other parties involved in providing care to a patient.
When is biopsy needed for peripheral neuropathy?
Nerve biopsies are performed in the more serious conditions. The biopsy will permit the physician to see the actual condition of the nerve and rule out other causes for the pain the patient experiences.
When a physician makes arrangements with other providers or agencies for services to be provided a patient is called?
referral
What should a physician do in order to terminate a patient?
To ethically terminate a patient-physician relationship, a physician should first ensure that the decision is in the best interest of both parties. They should communicate the decision clearly to the patient, providing a valid reason and allowing for discussion. It's important to offer appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and to ensure continuity of care. Finally, the physician should document the process and any communications in the patient's medical record.
What is the definition of a attending physician?
An Attending Physician is in charge of a particular patient's care and treatment. He/she is responsible for directing all care. In the USA, the attending physician is the same as your Primary Care Physician. However, in the US, many doctors have separated from having hospital privileges. They contract with a particular hospital physician or group of physicians to care for the attending's patients who are hospitalized. When the patient is discharged, the attending is again in charge of that patient's care (unless the two leave each other).
Should medical personnel suggest other treatment modes or suggest the patient request aconsultion with another physician?
should medical personnel suggest other treatment modes or suggest the pattiant a consultation with another physician?
What information does a physician need to know before he starts supportive cancer therapy on a patient?
The physician should also be told about any allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances.
Should medical personnel suggest other treatment modes or suggest the patien request a consultation with another physician?
yes they should suggest the patient request a consultation with anothet physician
What does procedure code 99213 25 stand for?
99213 = Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient of low to moderate severity; physician spends typically 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family. 25 (modifier) = Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service.
When there is an underlying disease or other conditions are present at the time of the patient's office visit this is termed?
mortality
What conditions are contraindicated for taking penicillins?
Those with allergies, on a low sodium diet, on other medications, who have other medical problems should tell their physician.
Pancytopenia could be found in a patient with?
Leukemia, along with many other conditions. but typically it is aplastic anemia
