Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Way for the Medical

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment?

• A) Leave the medical assistant's name and phone number only
• B) Leave the physician's name and phone number only
• C) Leave a message with phone numbers for both the medical assistant and the physician
• D) Leave a detailed message so the patient does not need to return the call
• E) Leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling

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