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Who is considered a patient representative when releasing medical records?
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What is PAR in Medical Billing?
Patient Account Representative
Does one have to pay insurance on a medical marijiuana card?
A medical marijuana card is given to a patient through their medical provider. The doctor is covered under the patient's insurance as is the marijuana since it is considered a prescribed medication.
If a receptionist sends check up reminder for patient to someone other than patient is that considered patient-doctor confidentiality?
Which of the following might constitute breach of patient-doctor confidentiality? A. Medical assistant phones patient to convey test results B. Medical assistant looks at patient's medical records C. Receptionist with no medical training makes appointment for patient D. Receptionist sends checkup reminder for patient to someone other than patient
What are some considered violations of medical ethics that a physician might do?
A physician must act in the best interest of their patient. They must also provide their patient with information, as they have a right to refuse or pick their treatment. Violating either of these principles is considered a violation of medical ethics.
Who owns patient medical records?
The doctor and the patient.
What is any company or individual o group that provides medical diagnostic or treatment services to a patient considered?
MPI
Example of assault in a medical field?
If a Doctor says to the patient , " If you don't lie still, we will have to hold you down." And if the patient believes this will cause him or her harm, it is considered a tort of assault in medical practice. Here, the intention of the Doctor is not to cause any harm to the patient but to treat him properly. But the way of talking to the patient sounds assault.
Is a medical coma considered an assisted suicide?
No. Assisted suicide involves the patient killing themselves. A medical coma does not involve death, so they are two separate issues.
Should a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
What is the medical billing code for patient is obese?
medical code for patient is obese is 300.3
Should ethically a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
Can the spouse of the patient see his or her medical records?
A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.
