When Transferring Patient Records from the Office to Another Site

question 21

Multiple Choice

When transferring patient records from the office to another site, the administrative assistant must do all except which of the following?

• A) Obtain consent from the patient or legal representative.
• B) Retain the original record in the office.
• C) Transfer the entire record.
• D) Copy the radiographs and retain the originals.

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Definitions:

Experimentation

The methodical testing of theories or hypotheses by manipulating variables to observe their effects.

Scientific Attitude

A mindset characterized by curiosity, skepticism, and openness to evidence and reasoning, rather than by belief or intuition.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object; questioning the validity of a particular claim, theory, or belief.

Pride

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.