Which of the following phrases best describes an established patient?
a. The patient has been experiencing a chronic condition and has an established plan of care.
b. The patient has established a standard of care to which the clinician is expected to perform.
c. The patient has received previous healthcare services from the specific clinician or facility within the last 3 years.
d. The patient has experienced this chief complaint before.
c) The patient has received previous healthcare services from a specific clinician or facility within the last 3 years
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In which of the following cases involving a patient who is age 65 or older is Medicare considered the primary payer?
The patient's condition is the result of an automobile accident. The patient works for an employer with 20 or fewer employees. The patient has group health insurance through a working spouse. The patient's injury or condition is covered by workers' compensation.
The "A" in the AVPU Classification Scheme stands for ____.
A. alert B. altered C. amputation D. ambulatory
Briefly describe military time, and explain why it is often used in health care settings
Amputation at the left elbow joint __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).