Physician self-referral is the practice of a physician referring a patient to a medical facility in which he or she has a financial interest, be it ownership, investment, or a structured compensation arrangement, which critics claim:
A) is a ?conflict of interest
B) is an unsafe activity
C) results in errors in patient care
D) requires an incident report
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Ask the child's permission before giving the injection B. Avoid the use of topical anesthetics; these can increase anxiety C. Give the injection slowly D. Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection E. Allow the patient to see and touch the syringe before giving the injection
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A. in-network. B. participating. C. registered. D. contractors.