Reference no: EM133522113

Question

1. Regarding a patient referral, a signed authorization to release medical information is:

a. always needed to conform with HIPAA law

b. needed when referring to certain types of specialties (e.g., oncology)

c. not necessary if the patient agrees to the referral and is being referred for the same condition; continuity of care rules apply

d. not necessary if the patient is being referred for the same condition; continuity of care rules apply

e. not necessary if the patient agrees to the referral regardless of what condition he or she is being referred for; continuity of care rules apply

2. Most medical practices use:

a. true wave scheduling

b. double booking scheduling technique

c. clustered appointments

d. stream scheduling

e. modified open access scheduling