The Practitioner Has Recommended That a Patient Have an Annual

question 43

Multiple Choice

The practitioner has recommended that a patient have an annual physical to include a breast examination. What is the best way to help a patient remember to schedule next year's appointment?

• A) Call the patient to remind her to call you for an appointment
• B) Give the patient a note when she leaves the office to remember to call in a year for an appointment
• C) Place the patient's name in a tickler file so when the time arrives, a form can be sent to remind the patient to call for an appointment
• D) Tell the patient when she leaves the office to call in a year to schedule an appointment
• E) Schedule the appointment before the patient leaves the office

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