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on: Jun 27, 2018
The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):
 
  A. authorization.
  B. consultation.
  C. office visit.
  D. referral.

Question 2

A new patient is considered one who has NOT received professional services from the physician or another physician of the same specialty in the same group within the past:
 
  A. 1 year.
  B. 2 years.
  C. 3 years.
  D. 5 years.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: referral.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3 years.


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