The Alphabetic Index is organized by ________.

A. codes found in the Tabular List
B. the symptoms displayed by the patient
C. the part of the body involved
D. diagnosis or condition description
E. the severity of the disease or condition


Answer: D

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What is the primary advantage of using computer databases for medical records?

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