What do the patient's record, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective data combine to form?

A) Database
B) Admitting data
C) Financial statement
D) Discharge summary

Laboratory Studies

Laboratory studies involve the analysis of samples (like blood or urine) in a controlled setting to diagnose diseases, understand health conditions, or perform research.

Objective Data

Information in healthcare that is measurable and observable by healthcare providers, differing from subjective data provided by the patient's personal experience of symptoms.

Discharge Summary

A document that summarizes a patient's hospital stay, including the reason for admission, course of treatment, condition at discharge, and instructions for follow-up care.