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oliviahorn72

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When a patient dies, his or her medical record is transferred to a closed status.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why do you think some illnesses and injuries must be reported sooner than others?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

Some conditions are highly contagious or very dangerous. In these cases, the department of health must act quickly to contain a possible outbreak of infection.



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