Which of the following BEST describes new patient?
A. A patient who has not received any professional or clinical care from the physician, or another physician of the same specialty or subspecialty who belongs to the same group practice during the three years prior to the visit in question
B. Identification of an appropriate clinical treatment for the purpose of promoting the patient's health, recovery, and wellness
C. A patient who has received previous healthcare services from a specific clinician or facility within the last three years
D. Review and/or assessment of a patient for the purpose of ascertaining a clinical judgment of the patient's diagnosis, current health status, and/or condition
Question 2
Which of the following BEST describes established patient?
A. Review and/or assessment of a patient for the purpose of ascertaining a clinical judgment of the patient's diagnosis, current health status, and/or condition
B. Identification of an appropriate clinical treatment for the purpose of promoting the patient's health, recovery, and wellness
C. A patient who has not received any professional or clinical care from the physician, or another physician of the same specialty or subspecialty who belongs to the same group practice during the three years prior to the visit in question
D. A patient who has received previous healthcare services from a specific clinician or facility within the last three years
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
A patient centered care approach
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A.