It is always legal and ethical to dismiss a patient who will not pay for a medical service that was performed.

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


False

Patients being treated for acute conditions cannot be dismissed for non-payment. State laws and/or medical society ethics rules may require more than one episode of non-payment before a patient can be dismissed.

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________ Ordinary hygiene habits of everyday life are a form of medical asepsis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following stress management strategies involves hanging a sign on your office door?

a. Finding humor in life b. Asking other not to disturb you c. Taking opportunities to relax d. Making a to do list

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Eugenic sterilization is

A) considered unethical by many people. B) sterilization of criminals, especially those who are incarcerated for life. C) the common practice of sterilization of the cognitively impaired. D) all of the above.

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Identify number 12 on the figure: _______________. 

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