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Pregnancy Loss How do we know?
Pregnancy LossHow do we know?
Knowing a patient has experienced a recent loss is essential to:
1. Guide future appointments
2. Maintain appropriate conversation
(avoiding statements such as “congratulations”
Symbols to Denote Loss:
Symbols to Denote Loss:
Symbols to Denote Loss:
What Triggers the Symbol:
What Triggers the Symbol:
Should you find a patient that had a loss BUT no leaf or carriage with ‘x’ appears, please send Sheri Buda her name and MRN [email protected]
How long is the symbol present:
The symbol remains in the chart until one of the two events occur:1. 12 months pass2. New pregnancy episode is created
What Triggers the Symbol:
Questions?
