If a physician delays service causing detriment to the patient, the physician could be charged with
A. malfeasance.
B. misfeasance.
C. beneficence.
D. nonfeasance.
D. nonfeasance.
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A) "It's a small cut. They'll do everything they can at the emergency department to minimize scarring." B) "I really can't say. You should probably see a plastic surgeon as soon as possible." C) "You probably won't even notice it when you grow up." D) "It's likely, but it's not something to get upset about."
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A) CPT codes. B) HCPCS codes. C) ICD-10-CM codes. D) all of the above.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. infection B. rejection C. blood clots D. All of the above