Patient Records: What's Included and What's Not

Which of the following elements is NOT a component of most patient records?

1) Patient identification

2) Clinical history

3) Invoice for services

4) Test results

Final answer:

The component Invoice for services is not typically part of a patient's health record. While it might be linked to the patient's account in a hospital's financial records, it isn't part of their medical record.

Explanation:

Most patient records in healthcare settings usually contain components (or elements) such as: 1) Patient Identification, 2) Clinical history, and 4) Test results. These elements are central to patient care, as they provide healthcare providers with valuable information needed to diagnose, treat, and monitor a patient’s health condition. The component that is NOT typically part of a patient's medical record would be '3) Invoice for services'. While invoices for services might be part of the financial records of a hospital or clinic, which are linked to a patient's account, they are not usually included in the patient's health record. They are more related to the administrative and billing departments of the medical facility rather than the patients' medical care per se.