When a Patient Cancels or Refuses an Appointment That Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a patient cancels or refuses an appointment that is recommended, what should the medical assistant do?

• A) Document this communication with the ordering physician
• B) Ignore it
• C) Insist that the patient keeps the appointment
• D) Argue with the patient

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