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joesmith1212

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Describe a problem list and provide at least two reasons why clinicians use a problem list.
 
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A report listing items missing from the chart is a(n):
 
  A) medical record abstract.
  B) deficiency list.
  C) itemized report list.
  D) provider information list.
  E) missing report list.



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Answer to Question 1

A problem list is an up--to--date list of the diagnoses and conditions that affect a particular patient's care.

Clinicians might use a problem list for anytwo of the following reasons:

Easy to see the active problems for a patient, and also view the history of problems. Most clinical information recorded in the chart will be related to one or more problems. Everyone who touches the patient knows what conditions are present.

Problem lists are used to track both acute and chronic conditions.

Such lists help the clinician to remember to follow up on conditions from previous visits.

Maintaining a problem list is a requirement for accreditation by JCAHO .

Answer to Question 2

B



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