Adrian is a patient whose parents were killed in a skiing accident a few months ago. Adrian was involved in an automobile accident this morning. He refused ambulance transport and a friend brought him to your office because he needed only minor wound care. He turned 21 last week, so he is legally an adult. He tells you he has no insurance and doesn't know how he will pay for his care. Adrian might be a candidate for ____.
A. Medicaid
B. Medicare
C. a hardship case
D. a collection agency
E. county assistance
C. a hardship case
Due to the unusual circumstances, and at the physician's discretion, Adrian might be considered a hardship case and treated for free or for a minimal charge.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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1) Work Comp 2) Externship 3) Internship 4) Professional Development
_____ is the soft, white fat that is the product of rendering pig fat
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word