How Often Should a Patient's Medical History Be Updated

question 6

Multiple Choice

How often should a patient's medical history be updated?

• A) Each time the patient returns to the office for a routine visit, the medical information should be updated.
• B) It is only necessary to update the information if the patient will be undergoing a procedure requiring general anesthesia.
• C) The medical history should be taken once per year, either when the patient returns to the office or by phone.
• D) Because of HIPAA regulations, the information may be collected at the patient's initial visit and thereafter only at the initiation of the patient.

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