【正确答案】正确答案： Adequate preparation for patient rounds is essential for efficient, quality patient care. Adequate preparation for patient rounds should first include knowledge of the patient"s current condition. This should be followed by collecting current lab, X-ray, and pathology reports to be available for review during rounds. "Tools" are extremely necessary to perform a proper physical exam. No physician should ever begin rounds without a stethoscope and penlight in his coat pocket. Other useful tools for patient rounds include a small ruler, a reflex hammer and a small pocket reference book. Finally, the physician"s attire and clothing must bear a professional appearance. Usually white coats are the standard physician"s attire. An identification badge that identifies the physician"s name and level of training(attending, fellow, resident)must be clearly visible to the patient. This is important not only to identify the physician, but also for security reasons. In summary, adequate preparation for patient rounds is essential for efficient, organized and productive patient care. It not only facilitates efficient care, but also will engender patient confidence and trust in the physician team. Furthermore, poor preparation for patient rounds often leads to the omission of pertinent patient information and thus compromises the quality and safety of patient care.
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