A Disadvantage of the Wave Scheduling System Is That ____

question 28

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the wave scheduling system is that ____.

• A) it assumes that two patients will actually be seen by the physician within the scheduled period
• B) it prevents the medical assistant from pulling the patient's charges before they arrive.
• C) patients become annoyed or angry when they realize that they have appointments at the same time as other patients
• D) patients may have a considerable wait before seeing the physician
• E) it does not allow flexibility to work with patients who arrive late for their appointments

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Definitions:

Black Bile

One of the four humors in ancient and medieval medicine, believed to be associated with melancholy when present in excess.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.