In a family numbering system, each family member is given a two-digit modifier that serves as a prefix (or suffix) to the household patient number

Meredith has received a call from Dr. Watson's office. Joy, the medical assistant calling from Dr. Watson's office, is requesting copies of recent lab results regarding a mutual patient

Meredith explains to Joy that the patient must sign a release of information prior to sending the lab work. Joy, rather curtly, informs Meredith that because of the close relationship between Dr. Watson and Pearson Physicians Group, many times the necessity for the release of information is overridden. Joy adds that the patient has an appointment at their office in two hours and they need the lab results before the appointment. How should Meredith handle this situation?

The first segment of the small intestines is the

A) pylorus. B) duodenum. C) ileum. D) jejunum. E) ilium.