Which of the following BEST defines a transfer of care?

A. Measurement by day, per day, or according to the passage of 1 day
B. The process that occurs when a patient's primary care physician relinquishes the responsibility of some or all of the patient's care to a different physician who has not previously provided any consultation services for the patient
C. Healthcare services provided for a patient who is recovering from an illness; also referred to as recuperative care
D. Services provided by one physician who performs an E/M service at the request of another physician for the sole purpose of providing a professional opinion on the patient's presenting problem

B

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