A Pathologist on the Health Record Committee Asks About the Time

question 1172

Multiple Choice

A pathologist on the Health Record Committee asks about the time requirement for reporting a provisional diagnosis when an autopsy is performed. You respond confidently that this information must be on the health record within

• A) 24 hours.
• B) 3 days.
• C) 15 days.
• D) 60 days.

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