Dr Lopez Decided to Change All of His Patient Files

question 24

Multiple Choice

Dr. Lopez decided to change all of his patient files from paper copies to electronic versions. Christine, the office manager, resisted the idea because "paper files have been good enough for hundreds of years." What is the general reason for Christine's resistance to change?

• A)Misunderstanding
• B)Timing
• C)Surprise
• D)Inertia
• E)Self-interest

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