One of the more difficult tasks for a CDS to master is how to phrase a good clarification. Throughout my career I have often been given the responsibility of evaluating those clarifications. Some have been excellent, some mediocre, and some poor. They have all been instructive and useful. I have collected some examples from each of those catgories and arranged them randomly into a list. We go through that list during training,asking the CDS “what do you think of this one?”. Good,bad or mediocre? Do you think the doctor is going to understand what you are asking?”. If not, how could it have been phrased differently? This allows each CDI to see different ways to ask the same question and at the same time develop their own unique style.
Special Thanks to Dr. Tim Shulte, MD for some CDI advice!
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