Completing and Documenting an Accurate Medication History from the Patient

question 11

Short Answer

Completing and documenting an accurate medication history from the patient is the important first step in the _____________ process.

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Definitions:

Statutes

Laws or acts enacted by the legislative branch of a government.

Agency Rules

Regulations and guidelines established by governmental agencies to govern specific areas of administrative law and public policy.

Common Law

A legal system based on custom, court rulings, and past legal precedents rather than on written laws passed by a legislative body.

Proximate Cause

A legal principle that determines the primary cause or factor that led to an injury or damage, used to establish liability.