The physician has recommended that a patient have an annual breast examination. What is the best way to help a patient remember to schedule next year's appointment? 

A. Call the patient to remind her to call you for an appointment
B. Give the patient a note when she leaves the office to remember to call in a year for an appointment
C. Place the patient's name in a tickler file so when the time arrives, a form can be sent to remind the patient to call for an appointment
D. Tell the patient when she leaves the office to call in a year to schedule an appointment
E. Schedule the appointment before the patient leaves the office


C. Place the patient's name in a tickler file so when the time arrives, a form can be sent to remind the patient to call for an appointment
Place the patient's name in a tickler file under the month when she should call the office. When the month arrives, send a form letter reminding her that she will soon be due for a breast examination and asking her to call for an appointment.

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