What Is Abstracting

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is abstracting?

• A) When the physician summarizes the patient's history in his or her notes
• B) Items that are used in the care and treatment of a patient
• C) A form preprinted with the diagnosis codes and procedure codes most frequently used in a particular facility
• D) The process of identifying the key words or terms in health care documentation in order to determine the best, most appropriate code

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Definitions:

Cultural Values

Encompass the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people, shaping individual and collective identities.

Political Systems

The set of formal legal institutions that constitute a government or state. This includes democracies, monarchies, dictatorships, and more.

Political Ideologies

Systems of beliefs or ideas that articulate how societies should work and the political, economic, and social ideals they should follow.

Individualists

People who prioritize personal independence and self-reliance, often valuing personal achievement over collective goals.