A patient is considered "new" to a practice if ________.

A. the patient has been seen by a different physician within the practice
B. the patient cannot remember ever being a patient at the practice
C. the patient has not seen a physician within the practice for more than three years
D. the patient has not seen a physician within the practice for at least 12 months


Answer: C

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