What Is the First Step in the Patient Encounter

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the patient encounter?

• A) Making the appointment
• B) Collecting health insurance information
• C) Being examined by triage nurse
• D) Being examined by primary health care provider

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies where the investor has significant influence but does not have full control.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial statements that show the financial position and results of operations of a parent company and its subsidiaries as a single entity.

Cost Method

The Cost Method is an accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without adjustment for changes in market value.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not control it outright, usually indicated by owning 20% to 50% of the investee's equity.