When Taking Verbal Information Related to the Patient by Phone

question 4

Multiple Choice

When taking verbal information related to the patient by phone, it is important to provide all of the following except:

• A) the time and date of the call.
• B) a statement regarding the emotional state of the patient.
• C) the patient's entire medical history.
• D) the name of the PTA taking the information.

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