A(n) ________ procedure is a medical procedure that is not required to sustain life and that is planned in advance to be done at the convenience of the physician or surgeon and the patient.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


elective

An elective procedure is one that is not required to sustain life and can be planned in advance.

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Which of the following is an example of a nonintentional tort?

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Where should the patient’s bronchodilator be placed during treatment?

What will be an ideal response?

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Good _______________ enables the person to whom you are speaking to understand you. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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