The Master Patient Index Is Key to Identifying Patients Correctly

question 53

True/False

The master patient index is key to identifying patients correctly and supporting the exchange of patient information.

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Definitions:

Tablespoon

A unit of measure used in cooking, equal to three teaspoons or approximately 15 milliliters.

Prescription

A physician's written order for medication.

Millimeters

A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.

Kilometer

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters.