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A1200: Marital Status

A1200: Marital Status

 

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Item Rationale

Allows understanding of the formal relationship the resident has and can be important for care and discharge planning.

Demographic information.

 

Steps for Assessment

Ask the resident about their marital status.

 

If the resident is unable to respond, ask a family member or other significant other.

 

If neither the family member nor significant other can report, review the medical record for information.

 

Coding Instructions

Choose the answer that best describes the current marital status of the resident and enter the corresponding number in the code box:

Never Married

Married

Widowed

Separated

Divorced

 

                                              

 

 

 

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