When Informing Patients That You Must Postpone Their Appointments Because

question 13

Multiple Choice

When informing patients that you must postpone their appointments because of the absence of the provider, it is good practice to

• A) give them the option of seeing another provider.
• B) explain exactly why the provider cannot see them.
• C) offer them priority over patients already scheduled in the future.
• D) be extremely apologetic about the inconvenience.

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Definitions:

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart, typically oxygen-depleted blood from various parts of the body.

Arteries

Vessels that transport blood rich in oxygen from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Vasomotor Center

A region in the medulla oblongata of the brain that regulates blood pressure by controlling the dilation and constriction of blood vessels.

Elastic Arteries

Large arteries that contain elastic tissue in their walls, enabling them to stretch and recoil for blood flow regulation.