Describe the difference between a new patient and an established patient


A new patient is one who has not received any professional services from the physician or another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice within the past three years. An established patient is one who has received professional services by his physician or another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice within the past three years.

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a. Clostridium tetani b. AIDS c. Mouth-foot disease d. HIV

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When assisting patients to sitting, PTs/PTAs assure that patients are safe and able to maintain the position before leaving the patient

a. True b. False

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Material safety data sheets apply to hazardous materials when the materials are:

A) a minimal risk to health. B) transported by air. C) stored on military bases. D) used in the workplace.

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Adrenaline can enlarge the Paramedic's focus, enabling the Paramedic to see the larger picture.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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