In what five instances should a letter be sent to a patient (and a note placed in the patient's file)?

What will be an ideal response?


1. A patient who fails to keep an appointment
2. A patient who left the facility against medical advice
3. When the patient refuses to follow treatment
4. When the patient terminated treatment
5. When a dentist terminates care

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A. I and IV only B. I, III, and IV only C. IV only D. I, II, III, IV

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A disadvantage of a progress flow sheet is that it may

A) Not include the client's reaction to the intervention B) Be too subjective C) Be too objective D) Include the client's reaction to the intervention

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The OPM defines five stages of the process of enhancing staff performance. These stages include:

a. Observing. b. Developing. c. Punishment. d. All of the above.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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