Lemme Ask You a Question
A closed-ended question only allows for these 2 responses
What are yes and no?
Instruments left inside a patient are considered this type of medical error
What is a surgical error?
It's the "S" in SOAP, and it refers to information obtained from the patient's perspective
What is subjective?
Your strategy for helping your patient reach their therapeutic goals is called this
What is a treatment plan?
A physician's order for medication, treatment, or medical devices
What is a prescription?
This type of pain begins abruptly and usually has a recognizable cause
What is acute?
This is the most common type of medical error
What is a medication error?
Observation and palpation are the main skills needed to acquire this kind of information
What is objective?
This document includes patient demographic info, medical history, medications, reason for visit, and consent to treat
What is an intake form?
Your ability to use specific techniques or treatment methods is defined by this
What is your scope of practice?
Exchanging information through body language, words, actions, and behaviors
What is communication?
Failure to receive a lab report, or a misfiled lab report, constitutes this type of medical error
What is a diagnostic error?
It's the "P" in both the SOAP and APIE documentation formats
What is plan?
Permission for treatment given by the patient after they have been made aware of risks, benefits, and consequences of techniques used in session
What is informed consent?
This is the recommendation for length of time to retain patient records after their last visit
What is 4 years?
Appraising a patient's condition based on subjective reporting and objective findings
What is assessment?
"I administered the test correctly. This machine is obsolete!"
What is an equipment failure?
Your posturology chart is one example of this
What is an assessment?
This form signed by the patient gives the therapist the ability to release information to other parties, including other healthcare providers
What is a release form?
Storing files in a locked cabinet and having limited access to patient records is a guideline under this
What is HIPAA?
What is disclosure?
"What's this say? Is it .2 or 2? I don't know, looks like 2 to me."
What is misinterpretation of orders?
It's the acronym used for pain assessment guidelines, not a rap tune
What is OPPQRST?
This court-generated document is used to request medical records for legal proceedings
What is a subpoena?
Written notification from a doctor allowing a patient to receive treatment, usually given after a medical procedure
What is a medical clearance?