5.
If the patient is not willing to accept information from his or her physician and
wishes to review the medical record him-or herself, the hospital should cooperate
with the patient's request to avoid:
a. The appearance of a cover-up, allays fears, and defuses a situation that could
lead to legal action.
b. Charges of negligence.
c. Upsetting the patient family.
d. Bad public relations.
6.
If a patient wishes to see his or her medical records, the patient's ____________
should be notified.
a.
Next of kin.
b.
Attending physician.
c.
Attorney.
d.
Radiologist.
7.
Since medical records contain technical information, abbreviations and
specialized terms, the record should be examined by the patient with the help of:
a.
An attorney.
b.
A representative of the hospital ethics committee.
c.
Someone who can explain it.
d.
A paramedic.
8.
It is very important for the x-ray technologist to check the before proceeding with
any contrast or special study.
a.
Medical records.
b.
X-ray requisition form.
c.
Exposure charts.
d.
Contrast media.
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