List the items of information that should be documented by the office staff when a new patient calls for an appointment.
What will be an ideal response?
-Patient's name, address, phone number, and birth date; if the patient is a minor, the name and phone number of the parent or guardian
-The reason for the appointment
-Name of the insurance company, identification numbers, insured's name, and the employer's name if the insurance is provided through the employer
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An advantage to asking the patient close-ended questions is a(n):
A) opportunity to get a detailed response from the patient. B) ability to get medical information very quickly. C) chance to get a significant amount of information. D) opportunity for the patient to elaborate about his medical complaint.
During single-rescuer adult CPR, what is the proper ratio of compressions to ventilation?
a. 30 compressions for every breath b. 30 compressions for every two breaths c. 5 compressions for every breath d. 5 compressions for every two breaths
Important information about a patient's medical history and present condition is found in the
A. patient's chart. B. problem-oriented medical record system. C. medical transcription. D. medical office record book.
It is okay to make one typing error from time to time.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)