If a Patient Has Been Waiting Longer Than ________ Minutes

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a patient has been waiting longer than ________ minutes past his or her appointment time, the medical assistant should offer to reschedule the appointment.

• A) 5
• B) 15
• C) 20
• D) 30

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