If changes are made to a health records beyond a reasonable period of time following discharge, particularly after a physician or hospital is on notice of a potential lawsuit, changes in the health record are almost always serious and raise red flags

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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While using a flow sheet to compare a patient's latest cholesterol test result, you see that Copy Forward is turned on. You should remember that:

What will be an ideal response?

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A. In the middle of the room B. In rows C. Against the walls D. In a circle E. In a random pattern

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Some payers, particularly PPOs, establish fixed fee schedules with their participating physicians, which are also called ________ fee schedules. 

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

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