Significant procedure definition
Significant procedure means the procedure, therapy, or service provided to a patient that constitutes the primary reason for the visit and dominates the time and resources expended during the visit.
Significant procedure means a diagnostic or treatment modality and all significant procedures of a similar class that pose a material risk of substantial pain or harm to the patient such as, but not limited to psychotropic medication and electro-convulsive therapy. Significant procedures do not include routine medical procedures.
Significant procedure means a diagnostic or treatment modality which poses a material risk of substantial pain or harm to the patient or resident such as, but not limited to, electro-convulsive therapy.¶
More Definitions of Significant procedure
Significant procedure means a procedure, therapy, or service provided to a client that constitutes the primary reason for the visit to the healthcare professional.
Significant procedure means a diagnostic or treatment modality which poses a material risk of
Significant procedure means a diagnostic or service modality, which may have a substantial adverse effect on the consumer's psychological or physical health, such as administration of medications, which have serious side effects.