What type of information is typically included in a patient's statement?

A patient's statement is primarily a financial document that reflects the billing aspects of the healthcare services received. It typically includes the balance due along with all charges incurred during the treatment or services provided. This may cover various elements such as the costs for specific procedures, diagnostic tests, consultations, and any applicable payments made by insurance.

Including the balance due allows the patient to understand what they owe after any insurance payments have been applied, thus providing them with a clear picture of their financial responsibility. This statement serves as both a record for the patient and a tool for managing healthcare expenses.

The other types of information mentioned do not belong in a patient’s statement. Provider qualifications are found in credentials or biographies, while personal notes by the doctor are typically maintained in the patient's medical records and not shared in billing statements. Patient family history is relevant for clinical assessments and treatment decisions, but it is not included in financial documentation such as a patient’s statement.