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Question 2

June 5, 2017

 

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Under what circumstances is it appropriate to deny a hearing impaired patient interpreter services because it would cause an "undue burden"?

 

 

 

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The interpreter costs more than the physician is reimbursed by the patient's insurer
 

 

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The use of an interpreter substantially increases the time of the office visit
 

 

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The physician believes that written communication is sufficient considering the nature of the office visit
 

 

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None of the above
 

 

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