Using the Word "Consumer" Instead of "Patient" in the Health

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using the word "consumer" instead of "patient" in the health care environment can most likely create which of the following?

• A) More entitlement by patients to sue the health care system when they are unsatisfied with the
• Care they received.
• B) A more professional and business-like environment that will remind healthcare workers to treat
• The person as an equal.
• C) An impersonal relationship, making patients seem more like a client that must feel satisfied
• With the products they are purchasing.
• D) A more stable balance between health care providing compassionate care while continuing to
• Make a profit.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A trial balance prepared after adjusting entries have been made and posted to the ledger, used to verify the equality of debits and credits.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A preliminary report of all accounts in the general ledger, before any adjusting entries are made to prepare financial statements.

Interim Financial Reports

financial statements prepared and published at intervals shorter than a fiscal year, such as quarterly or semi-annual reports.