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How do you educate your patients about care when they are under observation but not going to be admitted?
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Observation status: Instructions are given on the diagnosis, specific information given on treatment and medications given on schedule. Instructions also given on what symptoms to watch for. Specific follow-up appointments are made. The physician or his coverage have to be easily reachable.
Answered 12/11/2016
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