Rules on Lenghth of Referring to History Form

[cmcleod@centralutahclinic.com]

I want to clarify the length of time a provider can refer to the same history form. I have many providers that state it was reviewed see past history,PFSH, Meds and ect.. I was looking and that last scanned history form was 1980. I know that they need to review and sign but how long can they really refer to a history form????? I was under the impression that it was 1 year but also was told 3 years.

[ajs]

Originally Posted by cmcleod@centralutahclinic.com

I want to clarify the length of time a provider can refer to the same history form. I have many providers that state it was reviewed see past history,PFSH, Meds and ect.. I was looking and that last scanned history form was 1980. I know that they need to review and sign but how long can they really refer to a history form????? I was under the impression that it was 1 year but also was told 3 years.

The last office I worked for had all patients fill out a new history form once a year. I think certainly things would have changed for most patients since 1980! Not sure there is a rule but it would seem that once a year is a good rule of thumb. Just my opinion...

[penguins11]

We usually do 1 per year for a new form. Also, I have also been told that they can just say nothing has changed on the history form, they have to say nothing has changed on the history form dated xx/xx/yyyy.