Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Scheduling of New

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the scheduling of new patients?

• A) Financial arrangements should be explained when the appointment is made if the patient is expected to pay at the time of service.
• B) The patient should be offered only the times reserved for new patient appointments, without flexibility.
• C) It should be assumed that the patient will look up directions to the office on the Internet.
• D) The medical assistant should wait to obtain information about the chief complaint until the patient arrives for the appointment.

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Definitions:

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Charge

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