What Is the Most Important Reason for Telling the Physician

question 117

Multiple Choice

What is the most important reason for telling the physician when a charting error is discovered later?

• A) To protect the patient's health and well-being
• B) To protect the medical assistant's job
• C) To make sure the medical assistant is not accused of making the error
• D) To keep the patient from discovering the error

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Definitions:

Coral

Marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa that typically live in compact colonies and are major contributors to the structure of reefs.

Clams

Marine or freshwater mollusks with two shells of equal size that are connected by a hinge, often buried in sand or mud.

Plants

Living organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae, characterized by photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy.

Insects

Small arthropods belonging to the class Insecta, characterized by a three-part body, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.