If There Are Scheduled Patients in the Medical Office and the Physician

question 43

True/False

If there are scheduled patients in the medical office and the physician must leave for an emergency, it is important to give the patients the option to reschedule.

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Definitions:

Incontinence

The inability to control the excretory functions of urination or defecation, resulting in involuntary loss of urine or feces.

Constipation

A condition characterized by difficulty in passing stool or infrequent bowel movements.

Effective Body Mechanics

Techniques used to move the body that minimize the risk of injury and improve performance, essential in, e.g., lifting and moving objects safely.

Effective Lifting Techniques

Methods or practices of safely lifting and moving heavy objects or persons, particularly used in healthcare to prevent injury.