A patient is considered new if
a. the patient has been seen by a different physician within a practice.
b. the patient cannot remember ever being a patient at a particular practice.
c. the patient has not seen a physician within the practice for three years.
d. the patient has not seen a physician within the practice for at least 12
months.
Question 2
Cynthia Smith (CMA) is described by her patients as having the ability to identify with their feelings and what they are experiencing. These characteristics are referred to as:
A) courtesy.
B) loyalty.
C) empathy.
D) rapport.
Patient receiving ultrasound treatment to the left elbow.
Patient teaching: heart assessment
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation.
Severe periodontitis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.