If a patient becomes seriously ill while in the office and must be transported to the hospital by ambulance, his or her emergency contact will be listed on the encounter form.

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The encounter form typically contains information related to the medical visit, such as services provided and billing codes, not emergency contact information. Emergency contact details are usually found in the patient's medical records or registration forms.

If a Patient Becomes Seriously Ill While in the Office