A Patient of Record Is a Person Who Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient of record is a person who has:

• A)contacted the office by phone or e-mail for an appointment.
• B)been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist.
• C)spoken with the dentist.
• D)completed a medical and dental history form.

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Definitions:

Decarceration

The policy or process of reducing the number of individuals held in custody or prison, often through alternatives to incarceration.

Community Service

Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area, often mandated as part of a punishment for a crime but also pursued for charitable or civic reasons.

Criminal Sanction

Punishments or penalties imposed by law for violating criminal statutes, including fines, imprisonment, or other corrective measures.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime, typically for the most serious offenses.