The appointment scheduling system in which two or more patients are scheduled for the same appointment time is ____.

A) cluster scheduling
B) combination scheduling
C) time-specified scheduling
D) double-booking
E) wave scheduling

Double-booking

A practice in scheduling where two or more appointments are arranged at the same time slot, often to maximize efficiency or accommodate urgent needs.

Time-specified Scheduling

An appointment system where patients are given specific times for their visits, intended to increase efficiency and reduce wait times.

Wave Scheduling

A scheduling system where patients are scheduled in groups at the top of the hour, allowing for flexibility in appointments.