Patients May Fail to Appear for Appointments Because

question 101

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) they are in denial and are having difficulty facing their illness.
• C) the office consistently runs behind schedule.
• D) All of the above

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