You are working at a walk-in outpatient clinic. A young woman who appears to be in her 20s comes in with a large cut on her left arm. When you ask for her insurance information, she says, "I don't need insurance. My father is the chief physician in this clinic. He'll treat me for free." What should you do?
A. Require the woman to provide proof of insurance before being treated
B. Write "professional courtesy" on the patient's chart
C. Ask to see her identification to prove that she is the physician's daughter
D. Send a statement for services to the physician's home address
E. Check with the physician or office manager
E. Check with the physician or office manager
Check with the physician or the office manager before adjusting charges off a patient's account for professional courtesy.
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