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Patient was seen today vs Patient has been seen today

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Patient was seen today" is used to describe a past event. "Patient has been seen today" is used to indicate a recent action that has a connection to the present. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the emphasis the speaker wants to convey.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past event.

"Patient was seen today"

This phrase is used to report that the patient was seen on the same day in the past. It indicates a completed action in the past.

Examples:

  • The patient was seen today by the doctor.
  • I can confirm that the patient was seen today at the clinic.
  • Nov 4, 2019 ... A new patient was seen today in the GI clinic for a level 2 visit. She complains of one week of severe epigastric pain and burning, especially after eating.
  • This 50-year-old patient was seen today in follow-up for renal insufficiency. HISTORY OF THE PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient had a renal biopsy that showed ...
  • The patient was seen today to receive his first chemotherapy treatment for his diagnosis of acute lymphoid leukemia.
  • This 50-year-old patient was seen today in follow-up for renal insufficiency. HISTORY OF THE PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient had a renal biopsy that showed ...
  • Patient was seen today for regular hemodialysis. No problems reported; patient tolerated procedure well. 99354 90935 90937 90945
  • Mar 23, 2021 ... A nice patient was seen today for a specialty contact lens consultation. He was diagnosed with keratoconus 2 years ago at the age of 34 years old.
  • The patient was seen today for a postsurgical wound infection (Escherichia coli) with intra-muscular abscess following surgery for an open, type 1, right ...
  • Surveyor asks: "If a patient was seen today, what is the earliest date and time this patient would be seen for a non-urgent follow-up appointment? You may ...
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... The patient was seen today for a postsurgical wound infection (Escherichia coli) with intra-muscular abscess following surgery for an open, ...
  • Patient was seen today to have her cleaning and check up by the dentist and hygienist. She has her upper denture cleaned and her lower denture treatment ...

Alternatives:

  • The patient was seen earlier today.
  • The patient was already seen today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a recent action with a connection to the present.

"Patient has been seen today "

This phrase is used to emphasize that the patient's visit occurred earlier in the day and has relevance to the present moment. It indicates a recent action with present implications.

Examples:

  • The patient has been seen today, so we have the necessary information.
  • I can confirm that the patient has been seen today by the specialist.
  • Your patient has been seen today by the Podiatry / Leg Circulation Service and during routine assessment of the feet, it was identified that the pulse was ...
  • Aug 2, 2022 ... Your patient has been seen today by the [Podiatry / Leg Circulation Service / Foot protection] service and, during routine assessment of the ...
  • our patient has been seen today / will be seen on (date) in clinic. W e believe that the patient's status should be reviewed in primary care using ...
  • Oct 8, 2020 ... For example, a technician may confirm that a patient has been "seen today", but a system may only permit modification of the "period since a ...

Alternatives:

  • The patient has already been seen today.
  • The patient has had a visit today.

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