When the Medical Assistant Answers an E-Mail, Why Is It

question 43

Multiple Choice

When the medical assistant answers an e-mail, why is it customary to create the answer as a reply?

• A) To save time
• B) To acknowledge receipt of the first e-mail
• C) To answer the e-mail in the most efficient way
• D) To allow the recipient to read previous correspondence

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Definitions:

Painful Injury

A physical harm or damage to the body that is accompanied by discomfort or distress.

Lost Work

Creative or scholarly work known to have been created but is no longer extant or cannot be found.

Volenti Non Fit Injuria

A legal defense stating that individuals who willingly put themselves in a situation of risk cannot seek compensation for resulting harm.

Icy Sidewalk

A walkway made slippery by a coating of ice, presenting a hazard to pedestrians.