Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45351 - Physician services
Rule 351.
(1) A
patient shall be under the care of a physician who is responsible for providing
or arranging for medical care that emphasizes prevention and control of pain
and other distressing symptoms. This physician may be the attending
physician.
(2) The physician
providing the medical care to a patient shall be responsible for the direction
and quality of medical care rendered to that patient.
(3) The physician shall review the patient's
medical history and initial assessment no greater than 15 days prior to or 2
days following admission to hospice services. This review may be of a
preadmission assessment or an intake physical assessment, and may be reviewed
in person, electronically, or by phone consultation.
(4) The physician shall do both of the
following:
(a) Validate the prognosis and
life expectancy of the patient, pursuant to section 21417 of the code, MCL
333.21417.
(b) Assist in developing
the care plan of the patient.
(5) The hospice shall arrange for the
availability of physician services 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
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