The most appropriate way to determine which parent has consent ability and payment responsibility for a minor child is to ____.
A. ask the parent who is with the child at the time of the appointment who has financial responsibility
B. ask the parent who makes the appointment about financial responsibility before making the appointment
C. check with the court system to see who was awarded custody
D. assume that the patient who brings the child for treatment has consent ability and payment responsibility
E. require a letter from one of the parents guaranteeing payment
D. assume that the patient who brings the child for treatment has consent ability and payment responsibility
In general, you would assume that the parent bringing the child to the office has consent ability and payment responsibility. However, it should be made clear to the parents that payment is due at the time of the visit, regardless of which parent brings the child to the office.
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