All of the following are ways to avoid duplicate charts except:
A. Asking whether patients have been seen at the practice before
B. Creating a new record for patients who have not been seen in the office for more than 3 years
C. Asking an established patient if their name has changed
D. Asking an established patient if they go by a different name
E. Setting up the patient record using the name listed on the insurance card
Answer (2)
The chosen incorrect option for avoiding duplicate charts is creating a new record for patients who have not been seen in the office for more than 3 years. This action may lead to duplicates instead of preventing them, as patients may already have existing records. It's critical to verify existing information before making new entries.
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Creating a new record for patients who have not been seen for over three years can lead to duplicates, making it the incorrect option for avoiding duplicate charts. The other methods effectively help verify patient identity and ensure accurate records. Therefore, it's critical to check existing records rather than assume they need to be created anew. ;
