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rosent76

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When medical errors occur, such as prescribing the wrong medication or completing a surgical procedure incorrectly, this is known as a(n) __________ to the patient during surgical and medical care.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Conditions that are listed as probable or suspected are not coded in the __________ setting.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

misadventure

Answer to Question 2

outpatient



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