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[cheermom68]

A group of physicians (Neph), buy the practice of another physician in a neighboring town. They have never seen these patients before but will have access to records, etc. Would these patients be new or established? I am thinking new but would like back up.
LeeAnn

 

[jackson7591]

decision tree

http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2003/0900/fpm20030900p33-rt1.pdf

would always double check as most current. Find this one useful since it is a visual tool rather than an article.