The nurse reminds the patient who is a member of a health maintenance organization that prior to treatment he will need to:
a. seek the opinion of another physician.
b. have medical services approved by his insurance.
c. provide documentation of all care received for his condition.
d. wait 6 months to see a specialist.
B
Most HMOs require preprocedure authorization for treatment. Patients are not required to seek a second opinion, provide documentation of care, or wait a specific time period before visiting a specialist.
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