A medical examination performed on a worker who has been exposed to a potential occupational hazard to monitor for any adverse health effects.
Used to document the completion of a scheduled or prompted medical examination for a worker with a history of occupational exposure. This does not indicate the findings of the examination.
"Surveillance medical examination completed for exposed worker following chemical spill."
This phrase should be used when documenting the completion of a surveillance medical examination. Further details about the examination should be included in the note.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation