The Primary Purpose of the Patient Record Is to Provide

question 45

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the patient record is to provide for __________ of care, which involves documenting patient care services so that others who treat the patient have a source of information to assist with additional care and treatment.

• A) continuity
• B) provision
• C) quality
• D) reimbursement

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Definitions:

Minority Groups

Groups in a society who, because of physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society for differential and unequal treatment.

Median Family Income

The middle value of total income earned by a family, divided in such a way that half of the families earn less and the other half earns more.

Extended Family

A family unit that extends beyond the immediate family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

American Indian

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, particularly those who are recognized as the original inhabitants of the United States.