What is the difference between a new and an established patient?

What will be an ideal response?


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 3 years. An established patient has received services under these conditions.

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An IV bag with a capacity of 50mL or 100mL is considered a ________ bag

A) piggyback B) horse C) large D) medium-sized

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__________ a patient who has received professional, medical, or other healthcare services from a specific physician, or from another physician of the exact same specialty and subspecialty who also belongs to the same group practice, during the 3 years prior to the evaluation and management service in question

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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In the formula D/H 3 Q 5 X, the H stands for:

A. desired dosage B. dosage available C. hospital unit D. hours to be administered

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Define each of the following terms:

pseudoappendicitis Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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