The technician explains the procedure to the patient.
Technician obtains all patient and clinical data needed for the report and billing.
Patient information includes correct spelling of patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, referring physician, patient location, procedure number. Clinical information includes type of procedure requested, reason for evoked potential, relevant symptoms and current medications. Medications are listed and spelled correctly. The patient data are logged in correctly. The technician adjusts evoked potential machine settings to obtain optimum accurate recording.