The Appointment Setting Method by Which a Patient Logs on to the Internet

question 71

Multiple Choice

The appointment setting method by which a patient logs on to the Internet and views a facility's schedule to set his or her own appointment is called

• A) flexible office hours.
• B) self-scheduling.
• C) grouping procedures.
• D) advance booking.

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Definitions:

Demand Equation

A mathematical representation of the relationship between the quantity of a good consumers are willing and able to buy and the good's price.

Supply Equation

An economic formula that represents the relationship between the quantity of a good supplied by producers and the price of the good.

Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government for certain goods and services, intended to prevent prices from dropping too low.

Shortage/Surplus

A situation in the market where the amount of a product that consumers want to buy is greater than the amount available (resulting in a shortage), or the available amount is more than what consumers want to purchase (leading to a surplus).