Patients should be instructed not to douche or have sex ________ hours prior to a pelvic examination

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a physician terminates his relationship with a patient, he must write and send a letter to the patient that includes:

A) the reason for the termination of the relationship. B) an offer to refer to the patient to another physician. C) a statement strongly encouraging the patient to seek care with another physician as needed. D) all of the above

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A patient has been treated by paramedics for a sprained wrist. En route to the hospital, she suffers a stroke. What is the likely outcome of a negligence lawsuit brought by the patient?

A) The suit would succeed because this was a foreseeable event. B) The suit would fail because the plaintiff could not demonstrate that the paramedics' actions were the proximate cause of the stroke. C) The suit would succeed because the paramedics had a duty to act and the patient suffered actual damages. D) The suit would fail because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate malice on the part of the plaintiffs.

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