Before Placing an Outgoing Telephone Call to a Patient, You

question 30

Multiple Choice

Before placing an outgoing telephone call to a patient, you should ____.

• A) notify the physician that you are making the call
• B) wait and place the call after the office closes
• C) verify the correct phone number
• D) write down exactly what you will tell the patient
• E) read the patient's entire medical record so you will be prepared to answer questions

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