What is the difference between a new and an established patient?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A new patient is one who has NOT received any professional services from the physician, or another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice, within the past 3 years. An established patient has received services under these conditions.

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A. gastrointestinal B. pulmonary C. external D. arterial

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Most of the sodium consumed in our diet is in the form of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is NOT considered a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart? disease?

A) Stress B) Gender C) Obesity D) Diet

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At what age are infants able to sit and creep on their hands and knees? 

A. 2 months B. 3 months C. 5 months D. 6 months E. 9 months

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