According to Telephone Courtesies, When Is It Acceptable to Place

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to telephone courtesies, when is it acceptable to place a patient on hold?

• A)When it is an urgent call  
• B)When it is an emergency only  
• C)When you have the patient's name and why they are calling  
• D)Anytime, without asking and receiving permission to do so

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