A Patient Who Reports for an Initial Appointment Should Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who reports for an initial appointment should be:

• A)asked to provide a social security number.
• B)asked to complete a medical and dental history, and be told why the information is needed.
• C)asked to fill out patient forms and answer questions over the phone.
• D)notified that the form does not need to be signed.

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Definitions:

Negative Stereotypes

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Gullibility

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