Medical Records Management Questions And Answers With Verified Updates
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Medical Records Management
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Medical Records Management
After a patient completes treatment with a specialist physician, how long must the physician keep the
medical records for that patient? - At least 10 years
Which of the following may be helpful for locating a missing file in the alphabetical system? -
Check if the record was filed under the pati...
Medical Records Management
After a patient completes treatment with a specialist physician, how long must the physician keep the
medical records for that patient? - At least 10 years
Which of the following may be helpful for locating a missing file in the alphabetical system? -
Check if the record was filed under the patient's first name.
Check for alternative spellings.
Check in folders with similar labels.
Check with other office workers.
All of the above
Which is the appropriate method for correcting data in a medical record? - Draw a line through
the incorrect data, and then write in the correct information.
Which of the following should occur before an item is filed into the medical record? - It should be
checked for completeness.
It should be checked for readability.
It should be checked for appropriate signatures.
All of the above
What is the process of sorting through old or inactive medical records? - Purging
What is the status of a medical record if the patient's last appointment was 5 years ago? - Inactive
Medical facilities should have a specific procedure established for locating missing records. - true
What is a good alternative to storing inactive medical records in a storage facility? - Transferring
records to microforms
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