Which of the Following Specifies How Long to Keep Different

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following specifies how long to keep different types of patient records in the office after the files have become inactive or closed?

• A) Record management system
• B) Retention schedule
• C) Indexing rules
• D) Filing guidelines
• E) Tickler file

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Definitions:

Recall

The cognitive process of retrieving information from memory, which can range from remembering past events to recollecting learned facts.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory information into memory in a meaningful way, associating it with concepts and knowledge already in memory.

Acoustic Encoding

The process of converting auditory information into a memory or cognitive representation in the brain.

Sensory Encoding

The process by which sensory information is translated into signals that the brain can understand and process.