A patient who reports for an initial appointment should be:
A)asked to provide a social security number.
B)asked to complete a medical and dental history, and be told why the information is needed.
C)asked to fill out patient forms and answer questions over the phone.
D)notified that the form does not need to be signed.

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The dental assistant should introduce himself or herself to the patient and explain to the patient why a health history or information update form is needed.
A patient's social security number should no longer be included in the patient information because of privacy laws.
The information on patient forms is confidential,and it should not be discussed over the telephone.
The registration form must be signed by the patient to verify the accuracy of the information.

A Patient Who Reports for an Initial Appointment Should Be