FAQ 345 It is common for hospitals and other health care providers to collect preoperative information over the phone from a new patient prior to the day of surgery in order to determine whether the patient has any special medical concerns or issues that
This is notice guidance for obtaining new patient preoperative information over the phone.
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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