Which of the following statements describe the new patient/health-care consumer role?
1. Provide only the information asked for by the provider
2. Obtain information from a variety of sources
3. Engage in self-management of care
4. Assume providers will understand their needs
1. b only
2. b and c
3. a, b and c
4. All of the above.
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1 Not the only descriptor of the new patient/consumer listed.
2 Both b and c describe the new patient/consumer.
3 Providing minimal information will not assist with problem solving.
4 Includes incorrect descriptors of patient/consumer.
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1. Give proper notice. 2. Inform your manager you are leaving and provide the last day you are able to work. 3. Inform HR (human resources), not your manager, of your notice. 4. Inform your colleagues of your intent to leave the organization.
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A) Transitional B) Rapid eye movement (REM) C) Light sleep D) Slow wave