The following steps are followed for a _____ patient.
Steps: preregister, patient registration form, patient insurance identification and
verification; data entry, patient record is created, then patient encounter form is
generated.
Elderly patient
☐ New patient
Established patient
Child patient



Answer :

Based on the steps provided, the correct answer is "Established patient." 1. Preregister 2. Patient registration form 3. Patient insurance identification and verification 4. Data entry 5. Patient record is created 6. Patient encounter form is generated In this sequence, the patient is not new but rather an established patient who has visited the facility before. The process involves confirming the patient's existing information, verifying insurance, updating records, and generating an encounter form for the visit. This indicates familiarity with the patient, suggesting they are not new to the facility.