Why Is It Necessary to Include a Note in the Patient's

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is it necessary to include a note in the patient's chart when the person does not show up for a scheduled appointment?

• A) To bill the patient for the time
• B) To keep count of the number of no-shows for a possible drop in the future
• C) To provide the medical assistant with a reminder to call and reschedule
• D) To be prepared for future legal consequences regarding the patient's care

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Definitions:

Zygomatic

Relating to the cheekbone or zygoma, which is a bone that forms part of the orbit around the eye and the cheek.

Maxilla

One of a pair of bones forming the upper jaw, holding the upper teeth and playing a key role in the structure of the face.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, critical for chewing and forming the lower part of the face.

Lacrimal

Relating to tears or the tear glands, involved in tear production and drainage into the nasal cavity.