When Answering the Phone in a Patient's Home,you Should

question 63

Multiple Choice

When answering the phone in a patient's home,you should

• A)Give the patient's name and you name
• B)Identify yourself by name and title
• C)Simply answer with "hello"
• D)Give your name and the name of the agency you work for

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