Where did vs where has
When taking a drug history from a patient, We have to follow some basic steps. In this context,
Does the following question sound correct when I am explaining or training preregistration pharmacist?
Where did the patient come from?
Where has the patient come from?
Where do the patient come from?
I know the first sounds correct. Which tense is correct in the given context and please explain why?
The answer to the above could be from their home, a care or nursing home, another hospital and this is a critical step to ensure that the information is up to date and complete. Sometimes we need to order the drug chart from another hospital if they haven't sent it with the patient when they get transferred.
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Jigneshbharati Where did the patient come from? Among those, this is the correct choice (above). You can also use the present.
- Jigneshbharati Where did the patient come from?
- Among those, this is the correct choice (above).
- You can also use the present.
- Where does the patient come from?
- I think the present tense is the one you really want.
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JigneshbharatiWhere did the patient come from?
Among those, this is the correct choice (above).
You can also use the present.
Where does the patient come from?
I think the present tense is the one you really want.
In training others, you say one of these:
Be sure to find out where the patient is from.
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0In Canada, when I visit a pharmacist, I always have a prescription from a doctor. That seems to have all the information that the pharmacist needs.
Is the system different in your country? If you explain a little, I will be able to help you better.
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