You notice on the admission H&P that Mr. McKahan, a Medicare patient, was admitted for disc surgery, but the progress notes indicate that due to some heat irregularities, he many not be a good surgical risk. Because of your knowledge of COP regulations, you expect that a(n)_______________ will be added to his health record

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According to COP regulations, when a patient's health status changes significantly, a consultation report documenting the new information must be added to the health record. In this case, the potential surgical risk due to heat irregularities qualifies as a significant change in health status, and therefore a consultation report should be added.

You Notice on the Admission H&P That Mr