Patient File
/ˈpeɪʃənt faɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A collection of medical and administrative records documenting a patient's healthcare history and treatment.
The attorney reviewed the patient file to verify the medical facts in the negligence claim.
Forms
- patient file
- patient files
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Commentary
The term often arises in contexts involving confidentiality and admissibility of evidence in lawsuits concerning medical care.
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