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mas106 ch14

Terms

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shingling
A method of filing whereby one report is laid on top of the older report, resembling the shingles of a roof.
vested
Granted or endowed with particular authority, right or property; to have a special interest in.
numeric filing
The filing of records, correspondence, or cards by number.
audit
A formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation; a methodic examination and review.
microfilm
A film bearing a photographic record on a reduced scale of printed or other graphic matter.
OUTfolder
A folder used to provide space for the temporary filing of materials.
alphanumeric
Of or relating to systems made up of combinations of letters and numbers.
augment
To make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense.
OUTguide
A heavy guide that is used to replace a folder that has been temporarily moved from the filing space.
alphabetic filing
Any system that arranges names or topics according to the sequence of the letters in the alphabet.
continuity of care
Continuation of care smoothly from one provider to another, so that the patient receives the most benefit and no interruption in care.
requisites
Entities considered essential or necessary.
quality control
An aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality, especially in manufactured products or in the service industries.
tickler file
A chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be taken care of on a certain date.
transcription
To make a written copy of either, in longhand or by machine.
shelf filing
A system that uses open shelves rather than cabinets for storing records.
dictation
The act or manner of uttering words to be transcribed.
procrastination
The intentional postponement of doing something that should be done.
direct filing system
A filing system in which materials can be located without consulting an intermediary source of reference.
subjective information
Information that is gained by questioning the patient or taken from a form.
provisional diagnosis
A temporary diagnosis made before all test results have been recieved
chronologic order
Of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time.
caption
A heading, title, or subtitle under which records are filed.
indirect filing system
A filing system in which an intermediary source of reference, such as a card filed, must be consulted to locate specific files.
power of attorney
A legal instrument authorizing one to act as the attorney or agent of the grantor.
gleaned
Gathered bit by bit (e.g., information or material) picked over in search of relevant material.
objective information
Information that is gathered by watching or observation of a patient.
pressboard
A strong, highly glazed composition board resembling vulcanized fiber; heavy car stock.
retention schedule
A method or plan for retaining or keeping medical records, and their movement from active, to inactive, to closed filing.
obliteration
Act of making undecipherable or imperceptible by or wearing away.

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