On tortoise and turtle shells and the head of snakes, epidermal scales called ______ form rings that can be counted, allowing a person to estimate the animal's age

Patients sue for a variety of reasons. Which of the following is not one of the top recurring reasons patients sue?

A. medication errors B. delay in diagnosis C. correction of a mistake D. wrong diagnosis E. birth injury

How many states have enacted prompt payment laws to ensure that claims are paid in a timely manner?

A. most states B. only New York C. three states D. five states