What Is the Best Approach to Handling Patient Cancellations

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the best approach to handling patient cancellations?

• A) Send the patient a letter pointing out that he canceled a necessary appointment
• B) Attempt to schedule another patient in the cancellation slot
• C) Encourage the physician to take the time off
• D) Schedule other activities in cancellation slots
• E) Leave the time open so the physician can decide what to do

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