Because of the legal implications of this document, it must be signed by the physician, the patient, and a witness. This document is called a(n) __________________. Without this signed document, surgery cannot proceed

A. surgical count sheet C. advance directive
B. informed consent D. operative record


ANS: B

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The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts by age from the first date of billing is called ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which category of evidence would include electrical conductors?

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