What are some issues that might arise from using an open hours method of scheduling in a medical office?
What will be an ideal response?
The open hours method of scheduling is based on a first-come, first-served basis. With this system, there may be times when several patients are waiting to be seen, and other times where there are no patients waiting and the providers have unused time.
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The EMT would identify which of these patients as having an acute abdomen?
A) A 71-year-old female in respiratory distress and complaining of nausea B) A 37-year-old male with history of drug abuse and liver disease C) A 62-year-old male with no medical history with sudden pain to the lower abdomen D) A 17-year-old female who is pregnant with twins and whose delivery date is next month
When assessing an 82-year-old female who takes multiple medications, you should:
A. ascertain the names of all of her physicians. B. ask her if she took her medications today. C. assume that she has inadvertently overdosed. D. determine overall medication compliance.