Which of the following is not a benefit of having a fax machine in the medical office?

A) It can be sent and received within minutes.
B) It can be used as an extra telephone.
C) It helps protect a patient's protected health information.
D) It can be used as an extra copier.
E) It is usually less expensive than overnight mail service.

Fax Machine

An electronic device used to send and receive documents over a telephone line by converting them into electronic signals.

Protected Health Information

Any information in a medical record or related to health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to an individual.

Overnight Mail Service

A delivery service that guarantees the shipment of packages or letters to their destination by the next day.