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krzymel

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the Medical Assistant in regard to the discussion of fees?
 a. Making sure providers receive education, training, and experience in diagnosis and treatment concerns
  b. Informing the patient about provider charges
  c. Collecting payments
  d. Making credit arrangements if necessary
  e. Making certain patients and their providers receive the full benefit of medical insurance

Question 2

When the patient is informed about the procedure in words that can be easily understood, this is _____________.
 a. informed consent
  b. implied consent
  c. either a or b
  d. neither a nor b


annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: When the patient is informed about the procedure in words that can be easily understood, this is informed consent. The procedure should be explained as well as the risks involved, the expected outcome, and any optional methods to treat the same problem.


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