The relationship between doctor and patient is in the nature of a contract. From that point on, the provider has an affirmative duty to care for the patient to the professional standards associated with a doctor of similar training and experience, which is referred to as:

A) ?an express contract
B) an implied contract
C) an informed consent
D) an expected standard of care


D

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The medical practice uses 48-inch-wide shelving units, which hold 46 inches of files per shelf. There are eight shelves. This means each unit can hold 8 3 46 inches 5 368 inches

How many shelving units does the practice need to store its patient records?

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The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) __________________

A) has a survey process similar to other regulating and accrediting agencies B) ?publishes a book of standards that must be used by hospices to achieve deemed status. C) has staff available to answer questions or concerns regarding interpretation of NHPCO standards D) ?requires hospices to be certified or accredited

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Each of the following appear radiopaque except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Foramen B) Process C) Ridge D) Spine

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