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findings of the procedure;
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specimens removed, if any; and
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any complications.
2. Post-Operative Report. An operative report must be dictated for transcription and signed within 24 hours after surgery.
The report should contain the following:
a.
Pre-operative diagnosis;
b.
Post-operative diagnosis;
c.
Operations performed;
d.
Names of principal surgeon, assistant surgeons and a description of their tasks;
e.
Type of anesthesia administered;
f.
Intra-operative findings;
g.
Description of the procedures performed;
h.
Intra-operative complications, if any; and
i.
Specimens removed, if any;
j.
surgeons or Medical Staff name( s) and a description of the specific
significant surgical tasks that were conducted by Medical Staff other
than
the
primary
surgeon / practitioner
( significant
surgical
procedures include:
opening and closing, harvesting grafts,
dissecting tissue, removing tissue, implanting devices, altering
tissues); and
k.
Any prosthetic devises, grafts, tissues, transplants, or devices implanted.
F.
G.
RULE 3-9
Transfer of Care. When an attending physician signs off of a case, he or she shall enter a documented order that clearly identifies the new attending physician. Notes are encouraged in those cases when an attending physician appropriately is transferring care of the patient to another Member due to the complexity of the case or a prolonged length of stay.
Termination of Physician-Patient Relationship. In the event that the physicianpatient relationship is terminated for any reason( by the physician or the patient), the physician shall use his or her best efforts to assist the patient in obtaining a new physician qualified to provide the care required by the patient.
Coordination of Care and Treatment of Patients A. Discharge.
1. Order Required. Patients shall be discharged only on the order of the responsible attending physician or APP. It is the responsibility of the attending physician, dentist, or podiatrist to plan discharge in a timely and
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