Explain several steps office staff could take to document missed appointments in an attempt to reduce the possibility of a malpractice lawsuit.

What will be an ideal response?

An office should designate one individual to gather all missed appointment records and documents so that notes can be made concerning missed appointments. The physician should review the record to determine if a follow-up visit is required.

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When obtaining venous blood with a vacuum tube, the tip of the needle should be inserted into the vein at a ____-degree angle

A) 90-95 B) 75-80 C) 45-50 D) 15-20

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