Answer to Question 1
The first part of this question is a personal response and has no right or wrong answer. The second part is useful for class discussion because some students might respond that the poor, elderly, or less educated would not be able to use a computer; however, the data does not support this assumption. Various studies on patient-entered data have shown that patients have little or no resistance to answering questions on a computer, and that age, education, and poverty are not factors. If a patient can read, he or she is likely to be willing to use the Instant Patient Medical History program.
Answer to Question 2
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A health history is essential in collecting subjective data about metabolic acidosis.
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CPT Modifiers Used for Medical Office Services
Using educational materials, the medical assistant discusses lifestyle changes with a diabetic ...
Medical assistant shaking hands with the interviewer at the close of the interview.
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