The First Prerequisite for Scheduling an Outpatient Admission or Procedure

question 77

Multiple Choice

The first prerequisite for scheduling an outpatient admission or procedure is

• A) a signed consent form.
• B) the telephone number of the diagnostic or inpatient facility.
• C) the patient's demographic information.
• D) an oral or written order for the procedure from the physician.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Fugue

A rare psychological state in which a person loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information and often engages in unexpected travel or wandering.

Dissociative Amnesia

A mental health disorder characterized by memory loss that cannot be attributed to ordinary forgetfulness, often related to traumatic or stressful events.

Generalized

Broad or widespread, not specific to one instance or case.

Selective

Being highly specific or discriminating in choices or preferences, often referring to behaviors, actions, or processes in various contexts.