In an acute care hospital, a complete history and physical may not be required for a new
admission when
A. the patient is readmitted for a similar problem within 1 year.
B. the patient's stay is less than 24 hours.
C. the patient has an uneventful course in the hospital.
D. a legible copy of a recent H&P performed in the attending physician's office is available.
D "The patient is readmitted for a similar problem within 1 year" is incorrect because an interval
H&P can be used when a patient is readmitted for the same or related problem within 30
days. "The patient's stay is less than 24 hours" and "the patient has an uneventful course in
the hospital" are incorrect because no matter how long the patient stays or how minor the
condition, an H&P is required.
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Short writing summarizing a larger work.?
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