A Numerical Patient Record Identification System, in Which the Patient

question 55

Short Answer

A numerical patient record identification system, in which the patient is given a new number for each visit, but with each new admission the previous record is retrieved and filed in the folder with the most recent visit, is called __________ numbering.

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Definitions:

Sexual Abuse

Any form of non-consensual sexual contact or behavior imposed upon an individual, causing harm or distress.

Perpetrator

An individual who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, often used in the context of crime and abuse.

Mandated Reporters

Individuals required by law to report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect to proper authorities.

Child Abuse

Any action by another individual – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect.