The Receptionist Case

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Sally raced to the clinic between classes, thinking it would take only a moment to get a throat swab. The receptionist had Sally fill out a patient record visit, used her computer to determine which phlebotomist had an opening, and asked her to take a seat. After a 30-minute wait, Sally was taken back to the laboratory area, had her throat swabbed, and was told to give the receptionist her cell phone number so they could contact her if she needed an urgent

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