Asked by Braeden Forbes on Sep 22, 2024

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Which of the following is signed by the attending physician?

A) Discharge summary
B) Hospital course
C) Discharge instructions
D) Discharge disposition

Discharge Summary

A comprehensive document that outlines a patient's hospital stay, including the reason for admission, the diagnosis, procedures performed, medication prescribed, and follow-up directions.

  • Recognize components within medical documents pertinent to coding, like discharge summaries and instructions for discharge.
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Ashish Maharjan7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The discharge summary is typically signed by the attending physician, as it is a summary of the patient's hospital stay and includes information about their diagnosis, treatment, and any follow-up care that may be needed. The hospital course, discharge instructions, and discharge disposition may also be included in the discharge summary, but the attending physician's signature is usually required only on the summary itself.