Rule 4734-8-05 | Examination and prescription protocols.
(A) Every licensee must conduct an appropriate evaluation of each patient prior to initiating treatment. Such evaluation must include:
(1) History;
(2) Examination and findings;
(3) Diagnosis(es);
(B) The history, examination, findings, and diagnosis(es) must be documented in the patient's paper or electronic file or in another readily accessible medium. Further evaluation and management must be conducted as needed, based on each patient's condition in accordance with prevailing standards of care.
(C) Once a licensee prescribes care for the management of any condition, a treatment plan must be documented to include the frequency, duration, and procedures recommended for management of the diagnosed condition(s).
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