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Can a primary physician request records for a patient from another physician without a signature from the patient?
Technically, yes.
The HIPAA legislation specifically states that treating physicians should communicate and the stated goal of the act is to encourage this (although that is not how it has turned out). As long at the requesting physician can convince the other physicians that he is treating you then it is OK for the two to share information.
The pit-fall is that if information is released and it turns out the requestor is not a treating physician then the one that released the information could be held liable for the breach. For this reason most lawyers and HIPAA compliance officers advise that a written request be obtained before releasing information, especially if sending it some place that is not familiar.
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The physician who has primary responsibility for the patient in the hospital is called physician?
Primary care
The physician who has primary responsibility for the patient in the hospital is called the physician.?
Primary care
What is the name for the assumption of the total or specific care of patient from one physician to another that does not constitute a consultation?
Primary Referral
The physician who has primary responsibility for the patient in the hospital is called?
Primary care
What is the name for the assumption of the total specific care of a patient from one physician to another that does not constitute a consultation?
Primary Referral
What is the name of the assumption of the total or specific care of a patient from one physician to another that does not constitute a consultation?
Primary Referral
What is the name for the assumption for the total or specific care of a patient from one physician to another that does not constitute a consultation?
Primary Referral
What is the name for the assumption total or specific care of a patient from one physician to another that does not constitute a consultation?
Primary Referral
Which trait is not a desirable quality in a primary care physician?
presumptuousAnswer 2: When the physician doesn't look at you as a person and patient, but just as a number. When they resent the fact that you ask questions. Move on to another doctor if you are not happy.
What is the average cost for a primary care physician visit?
The average cost for a visit to a primary care physician is about $104. This would be for an established patient and a 15 minute visit.
What is the diagnosis called that is the main reason for the patient encounter at the physician's office?
Primary diagnosis
Another word physician?
Another word for a physician is Doctor. You could also say healthcare service worker, primary care physician, or even just Doc.
