Joint Comission Requires the Attending Physician to Countersign Health Record

question 648

Multiple Choice

Joint Comission requires the attending physician to countersign health record documentation that is entered by

• A) interns or medical students.
• B) midwives.
• C) consulting physicians.
• D) physician partners.

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Definitions:

Universal

Pertaining to or applicable to all members of a class, group, or whole.

Metacommunication

Communication about communication, which encompasses the context, tone, and nonverbal cues that influence how the message is interpreted.

Proxemic Communication

The use of space and distance in communication to convey messages or affect interpersonal interactions.

Visual Kinesic Communication

The aspect of communication that involves body movements, facial expressions, and gestures as nonverbal cues to convey messages or emotions.