Telephone pre-admission screening is effective for all day surgery patients
a. Strict selection criteria exist to identify patients for whom telephone assessment is suitable.
b. It is better for the patient to have a telephone pre-admission to more easily fit in with a busy lifestyle.
c. All patient assessment can be done by telephone.
ANS: A
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