Asked by Mirka Castanon-Ibarra on Apr 29, 2024

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Which type of appointment scheduling system can be helpful if a patient calls and needs to be seen that day but no appointments are available?

A) Double-booking
B) Wave
C) Modified-wave
D) Cluster
E) Advanced

Advanced Scheduling

A process or system for planning appointments, tasks, or events well ahead of time, often using technology to optimize efficiency and resources.

Double-booking

The practice of scheduling two or more appointments for the same time slot, a common occurrence in medical practices or professional services.

  • Adapt scheduling practices to accommodate urgent patient needs.
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Abigail BristowMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Double-booking allows a healthcare provider to schedule two patients at the same time, which can accommodate someone who needs to be seen urgently even when the schedule appears full.