Think about how cultural differences might play a part in how the physician or manager must communicate with a patient about possible outcomes. What ideas come to mind?
What will be an ideal response?
The physician or manager may need to alter their communication style due to cultural differences. For example, in a family where the oldest male is the dominant figure, the physician or manager may need to communicate with this person rather than directly to the patient.
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You are caring for a 26-year-old woman with a probable wrist fracture. Before applying a splint you ask her to remove her large engagement ring. She hesitates and asks why she should do this. Which of the following responses would be an OEC Technician's best response?
a. "The metal in the ring will interfere with taking X-rays at the hospital." b. "You don't want to lose your ring when they are caring for you at the hospital." c. "You should remove the ring now because your fingers may become very swollen." d. "The diamond could get caught in the splint and ruin the ring."
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996, and covered entities were required to fully implement its guidelines by:
A) 2000. B) 2002. C) 2003. D) 2005.
Explain why a suspended, or pending, claim should be researched before rebilling the claim.
What will be an ideal response?