The result of answering the phone while carrying out another task is ____. 

A. possible errors in message taking
B. preventing other office personnel from feeling they have to do your job
C. communicating to the patient that you are busy
D. efficiency in completing two tasks simultaneously
E. completing your work ahead of schedule so you can leave early

A. possible errors in message taking
You cannot give the person on the phone the attention he or she deserves if part of your attention is on doing a different task.

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