Chapter 2

Question 1

True or False: Demographic information is a key element in patients’ medical records?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

List some basic information a demographic sheet may list:

Answer 2

• Full Name
• Occupation
• Name of parents (if a child)
• Name of employer
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Marital Status
• Social Security Number
• # of children if any

Question 3

True or False: Patients are asked to sign the demographic sheet after filling it out?

Answer 3

True