Why Is It Important to Document Any Instructions Provided to the Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to document any instructions provided to the patient?

• A)To ensure that the patient understands the instructions provided
• B)To protect the physician legally if the patient is harmed by not following the instructions
• C)To ensure that the patient follows the instructions
• D)To provide a record for the insurance company

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Definitions:

Stream Of Consciousness

A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings running through the mind.

Functionalists

A perspective in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose or function of behavior and social institutions.

Organism

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Structuralists

Psychologists who analyze the basic elements of thoughts and sensations to understand the structure of the mind.