Completing patient registration forms should ensure inclusion of information such as the following, according to the facility-specific requirements:
- Demographics
- Insurance data
- Chief complaint
- Present illness
- Review of symptoms
- Past medical history
- Past lab results and tests
- Family history
- Personal and sociocultural history
- Occupational history
Patients should be given information on the patient portal interface if one is used by the office.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What information can be included in each area of the form?
- What mistakes and/or consequences can occur if information is omitted or entered incorrectly?