Phyllis saw Dr. Holland during a scheduled office visit. Dr. Holland prescribed a new medication; Jean called Dr. Holland with a question about her medication. Dr. Holland returned the telephone call and answered Jean's question; Howard was seen by Dr. Holland in the hospital emergency department after having a reaction to his medication; the pharmacy got telephone approval from Dr. Horton for a refill on Jackson's prescription. Which of these interactions fit the definition of a patient encounter?

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A patient encounter typically involves a face-to-face interaction between a patient and a healthcare provider. Phyllis had an office visit, and Howard was seen in the emergency department, both of which are face-to-face interactions.

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