It Is Acceptable to Skip Lines When Documenting to Give

question 48

True/False

It is acceptable to skip lines when documenting to give the physician room to enter a note after the patient has been seen.

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DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Disorders

Medical or psychological conditions that disrupt normal functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline used for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.