Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment?

A. Leave the medical assistant's name and phone number only
B. Leave the physician's name and phone number only
C. Leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling
D. Leave a detailed message so the patient does not need to return the call
E. Leave a message with phone numbers for both the medical assistant and the physician

Answer: C

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