Which of the Following Appointment Scheduling Systems Allows Patients to Arrive

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following appointment scheduling systems allows patients to arrive at their own convenience with the understanding that they will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis?

• A) Wave scheduling
• B) Open-hours scheduling
• C) Cluster scheduling
• D) Modified-wave scheduling
• E) Double booking

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