A medical assistant who tells a patient that another physician is incompetent is an example of ________.

A. assault
B. libel
C. fraud
D. defamation of character


Answer: D

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Which statement best characterizes the capabilities of a Level III trauma center?

A) The hospital can manage all trauma patients and injuries, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week B) The hospital can handle most trauma patients, but will transfer those who require specialty care for specific injuries such as neurologic trauma C) The hospital will provide any emergency surgical services to a trauma patient and then transfer the patient once stable D) The hospital has some surgical capabilities to help trauma patients, but will generally stabilize and them and still arrange transfer

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Abstract from Documentation: 1. What procedures were performed? 2. Refer to coding textbook. What guidelines pertain to this case? 3. Time to Code:

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