As a result of technologic advances since the 1970s and strict regulations imposed within the United States by the FDA regarding consumer products containing radioactive material, the ra-diation exposure of the general public from such produces may now be considered
a. substantial.
b. moderate.
c. very slight.
d. negligible.
d. negligible.
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When reducing fees, which of the following is an example of a courtesy allowance?
Discount given to a clergy member None of these answers Discount given to an indigent patient Discount to third-party payors
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