Why Should the Office Have a System to Verify That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why should the office have a system to verify that the results of diagnostic tests were given to patients?

• A) To verify that the tests were done
• B) To place the results of the test somewhere permanent
• C) To protect the physician from possible lawsuits for malpractice or abandonment
• D) To have test results ready for the physician to discuss with the patient at the next visit

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Definitions:

Moderate Assertiveness

The quality of being confidently assertive in a manner that is neither too aggressive nor too passive.

Moderate Cooperativeness

An approach to interaction where an individual is reasonably willing to work with others to achieve mutual or shared goals.

Compromising

A conflict resolution strategy where each party gives up something to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Distributive Negotiation Tactic

A negotiation approach focused on dividing a fixed amount of resources, where any gain by one party is at the expense of the other, making it a competitive or win-lose situation.