What document is expected to be added to the health record when a patient is not a good surgical risk?

When a patient is deemed not a good surgical risk, a consultation report is typically added to the health record. This document is produced by a specialist who evaluates the patient and provides insights regarding the risks associated with the planned surgical procedure. The consultation report outlines the patient's medical history, current health status, and potential complications that may arise from surgery, thereby contributing to informed decision-making by the healthcare team and the patient.

This ensures that all relevant clinical evaluations and recommendations are documented, allowing for continuous care and communication among healthcare providers. Such a report is essential when a patient presents with comorbidities or other factors that could adversely affect the outcome of surgery, thus guiding future treatment options or the need for further evaluation.

The other options listed do not fit this specific situation as directly as the consultation report does. An interval summary typically provides updates on a patient’s condition over time, an interdisciplinary care plan outlines a collaborative approach to patient care, and an advance directive is a legal document regarding patient preferences for future medical treatment, none of which directly address the assessment of surgical risk.