Which statement best describes the patient abstract?

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The patient abstract is a summary of the patient's stay, including information such as diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes.

Answer: C could also be a possible answer, as the patient abstract may include a summary of the patient's medical history in addition to their stay in the hospital. However, since the question specifically asks about the patient abstract, which is typically focused on the patient's hospital stay, B is the better answer.

Answers A and D are incorrect, as the patient abstract is not necessarily a patient database (since it is a summary), and while it may include patient demographics (such as age and gender), that is not the primary purpose of the abstract.

Which Statement Best Describes the Patient Abstract