When a Patient Does Not Keep an Appointment or Call

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a patient does not keep an appointment or call to cancel, what should the medical assistant do?

• A) Send the patient a letter instructing him or her to find another physician.
• B) Have the physician call the patient.
• C) Document the missed appointment in the medical record.
• D) Nothing-the patient obviously does not want to see the physician.

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Definitions:

Material Effect

A significant impact or change on a company's operations, financial condition, or future prospects.

Unilateral Mistake

A situation in a contract where one party is mistaken about a critical fact of the agreement, which could potentially lead to the contract being voidable by the mistaken party.

Bilateral

Involving two parties, sides, or aspects, often referring to agreements or relationships between two entities.

Mutual Mistake

A situation in contract law where all parties involved have a mistaken belief about a vital fact upon which the contract is based.