Category: Medical

Contents of the medical record.

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In order to properly code a bill for medical necessity, it is important to understand the electronic medical record. This record contains information about the patient’s health both before and after the treatment and has the data needed to assure a payer that the treatment was necessary.

Tasks:
Explain the contents of the medical record.
Describe SOAP notes—subjective, objective, assessment, and plan.
Explain operative reports function in medical necessity coding.
Explain National and Local coverage determinations.

Research Texas Midwest Surgery Center in Abilene

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Research Texas Midwest Surgery Center in Abilene, TX, https://www.texasmidwest.com/, an urban ambulatory surgical center (ASC). As you research this facility settings, consider the following:

Services offered
Community needs
Community size

Write a 1050 – 1400 word paper. Your paper should include the following:

Introduction
Explain whether your area could use an additional ASC.
Consider using an online map of the areas to review the different facilities offered in the area.
Describe whether the additional ASC would be considered saturation of facilities or appropriate for the area.
Explain what indicators should be used to decide if this area could use an ASC
Conclusion

Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses to effectively manage patient care. With patient factors and medical history in mind, it is the advanced practice nurse’s responsibility to ensure the safe and effective diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with psychological disorders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million Americans, or 3.1% of the US Population. Despite several treatment options, only 43.2% of those suffering from GAD receive treatment. This week you will review several different classes of medication used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used in the treatment of GAD. Please focus your assignment on FDA approved indications when referring to different medication classes used in the treatment of GAD.
Write a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to anxiolytic medications used to treat GAD. In your discussion, utilizing the discussion highlights, compare and contrast different treatment options that can be used.

Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Posted on | by Brian Leakey

Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients’ lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses to effectively manage patient care. With patient factors and medical history in mind, it is the advanced practice nurse’s responsibility to ensure the safe and effective diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with psychological disorders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million Americans, or 3.1% of the US Population. Despite several treatment options, only 43.2% of those suffering from GAD receive treatment. This week you will review several different classes of medication used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used in the treatment of GAD. Please focus your assignment on FDA approved indications when referring to different medication classes used in the treatment of GAD.
Write a discussion of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to anxiolytic medications used to treat GAD. In your discussion, utilizing the discussion highlights, compare and contrast different treatment options that can be used.