Physicians Practice December 13, 2023
There are new definitions for the risk category.
Q: Can you please provide the new definitions regarding the risk category in medical decision making?
A: As a continuation of previous articles, the following definitions were given for the Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2023 guidelines for clarification of some gray areas.
Risk: The probability and/or consequences of an event. The assessment of the level of risk is affected by the nature of the event under consideration. For example, a low probability of death may be high risk, whereas a high chance of a minor, self-limited adverse effect of treatment may be low risk. Definitions of risk are based upon the usual behavior and thought processes of a physician or other qualified...
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