When Is It Appropriate for a Physician to Assess Finance

question 75

Multiple Choice

When is it appropriate for a physician to assess finance charges or late charges on past-due accounts?

• A) When the physician feels it is necessary
• B) After the patient has ignored two bills
• C) Only when the patient is notified in advance
• D) After the patient has verbalized a lack of intent to pay
• E) After the account has been sent to a collection agency

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Definitions:

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The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, part of the menstrual cycle that typically includes bleeding from the vagina.

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Speculum

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