Which of the following specifies how long to keep different types of patient records in the office after the files have become inactive or closed? 

A. Record management system
B. Retention schedule
C. Indexing rules
D. Filing guidelines
E. Tickler file


B. Retention schedule
A retention schedule specifies how long to keep different types of patient records in the office after files have become inactive or closed.

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