By what means can a health screening be conducted? (Select all that apply.)
a. A health professional
b. Telephone interview
c. Telecomputer
d. Pen and paper surveys
e. Lay persons
ANS: A, B, C, D
Lay persons may not do screenings unless they are specially trained. All other modes of screening are in use today.
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