A Key Function Performed by a Patient's Health Information Record

question 17

Multiple Choice

A key function performed by a patient's health information record is to

• A)ensure the patient is discharged in a timely fashion.
• B)communicate to the patient's physician all care rendered by all persons.
• C)document the patient's chief complaint to see if it was treated.
• D)make sure all the patient's requests were met during the stay.

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