Wondering, what exactly is a ‘patient encounter’?
And why that term?
"Much of the documentation and attestation of “meaningful use” is based on “patient encounters”. Well, what exactly is a patient encounter? This is obvious for an internist or general practitioner. Not so obvious for others"...
Looks like it comes out of that pile of shite known as 0bamacare.
??? If you see a GP for brain pain, he sends you for a scan and a Neurologist.
GP + Radiologist + Neurologist + second opinions = SIX OR MORE for ONE PATIENT ONE VISIT.
https://www.hitechanswers.net/meaningful-use-and-the-patient-encounter/
Anyone using jargon, acronyms, abbreviations, slang without an accompanying explanation should be publicly caned 10 strokes bare ass first offense! An additional ten for repeat offenders.
That’s the explanation
Visits + referrals, etc