Question
A new patient calls to schedule their first appointment with the family practice. Approximately how much time should the medical assistant typically allot for this visit?
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Answer
A.30-60 minutes
B.10 minutes
C.15 minutes
D.5 minutes
New patient appointments generally require 30-60 minutes because a complete history, review of systems, physical exam, and registration paperwork must be completed. Established patient visits are typically shorter (10-15 minutes). Five minutes is not sufficient for any office visit.
