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History & Physical Headings+1>?

Posted By: Thequeen on 2008-12-27
In Reply to: I'd go with - mt

Subject: History & Physical Headings+1>?

Thanks.  One more question.  What headings do you add if not transcribed to the H & P?


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Orientation and language are normal fundi with sharp disks bilaterally.


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NEUROLOGIC:   Patient walks to the right occasionally. She has trouble getting started because of discomfort. She can walk on heels and toes briefly. However, on tandem walk she really has difficulty with that. She does not line up her toes easily and loses her balance very easily with that.  (Is that the correct heading?)


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