Patients May Fail to Appear for Appointments Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

Patients may fail to appear for appointments because:

• A)they have been pressed for a payment but do not have the funds to pay
• B)the patient is in denial and is having difficulty facing his or her illness
• C)the office consistently runs behind schedule
• D)all of the above reasons

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Definitions:

Leptin Levels

Concentrations of leptin, a hormone involved in regulating energy balance and appetite.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as BMR.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that an individual's body weight, or other physiological markers, are regulated around a specific value or range by the body's homeostatic mechanisms.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.