Some hospitals have begun to use electronically scanned images of patient ________ or photos to keep track of records, which can help cut down on insurance fraud.  

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


thumbprints  or  
thumb prints
Using patient thumbprints or photos to keep track of records helps with patient security by identifying the patient at each visit, which helps cut down on insurance fraud.

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A) Hypoxia B) Tachypnea C) Apnea D) Dyspnea

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Describe the impact of managed care on both the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

What will be an ideal response?

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The vertebrae in the chest area are called the ____________________ vertebrae. There are 12 of them

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a person experiences an injury and seeks redress for that injury:

A) the judicial process must determine who was responsible. B) it is usually the paramedic who is found grossly negligent. C) it must be established that the injury led to a bad outcome. D) he or she must prove that the standard of care was provided.

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