When Scheduling Surgery for a Patient, What Information Should Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

When scheduling surgery for a patient, what information should be provided in addition to the type of surgery, name of the surgery, and name of the surgeon and any assistant surgeon?

• A) The insurance prior authorization number
• B) The exact date that the surgeon wants to perform the surgery
• C) The name and telephone number of the patient's next of kin
• D) Whether the patient has completed a living will or health care proxy
• E) All of the above

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