Can ancillary staff perform and document the vital signs?
Simple blood pressure readings, pulse, temperature and weight checks are the type of typical activities performed by ancillary staff during an encounter. The physician can use this information and would not need to physically repeat them, as this would be an unnecessary burden. It must however, be clear in the documentation that the provider has noted this information and did not personally obtain it.
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