Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The goal of the wave scheduling system is to begin and end each hour with the overall office schedule on time. 
2. Open-hours scheduling is used only in private practices. 
3. Appointments for new patients are scheduled in person and at any time throughout the day. 
4. To reduce the chance of error, fill out the appointment card before entering the appointment in the appointment book. 
5. A medical assistant is not trained to tell the difference between an acute condition that is an emergency and one that is not. 


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. False

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