Medical Staff
 Updated | November 24, 2008

Podiatrists and Dentists Performing the Entire History and Physical for Inpatient and Outpatient Care


Q: Can Podiatrists and Dentists perform the entire history and physical for a patient admitted for inpatient and outpatient care?
 
A: Yes. The standard requires only that the H&P be performed by a practitioner who has been granted privileges to do so.