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If not dictated separate, then combine.

Posted By: NM on 2009-02-10
In Reply to: ASSESMENT/PLAN COMBINED? - A

Subject: If not dictated separate, then combine.

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Subject: No they do not go together. Separate

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Subject: Can you separate your s/l into syllables for us? nm

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Subject: it is prothrombin time, to separate....sm

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