Opium is similar to natural pain-reducing peptides called ____________________________________________

When a patient refuses to sign a HIPAA authorization agreement, the medical assistant should:

A) dismiss the patient from the practice. B) call the office manager and have her persuade the patient to sign the form. C) write "refused to sign" where the patient's signature is indicated, along with the date. D) write "difficult patient" in the chart and recommend the patient to another physician.

The A of the ABCDE rule used in evaluating melanoma is for _______________. The mole should look equal in size from side to side. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).