Question:
What must a face-to-face clinical evaluation include for polysomnography?
Answer:
The face-to-face clinical evaluation must include, at a minimum:
- the patient’s sleep history and symptoms
- an Epworth sleepiness scale, and
- a physical examination that documents body mass index, neck circumference, and a focused cardiopulmonary and upper airway evaluation.
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