August 04, 2006 | PARC Editor | Comments 0
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Under what circumstances is use of outpatient observation appropriate?

Q: Under what circumstances is use of outpatient observation appropriate?

A: Use of outpatient observation is appropriate when:

  • The physician is unsure about the patient’s need for inpatient admission and requires additional time to evaluate the patient
  • The physician anticipates that the patient’s condition can be evaluated/treated within 24 hours and/or rapid improvement of the patient’s condition can be anticipated within 24 hours

    Editor’s note: The Texas Medical Foundation answered this question.

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