Question

step 3 in taking care of an established patient is which of the following: schedule a return appointment collect copayment from patient verify patients registration information generate an encounter form for patients current visit

Explanation:

In medical office procedures for established patients, after the initial consultation and treatment, scheduling a return appointment is a common step to ensure follow - up care. Verifying registration information (usually done at check - in or before the visit start), collecting copayment (often at check - in or check - out but not typically the third step in a general follow - up process for an established patient's visit flow described here), and generating an encounter form (more related to documenting the current visit rather than being the third step in the follow - up process). Scheduling a return appointment is a logical step after the current visit's main procedures (examination, diagnosis, etc.) to plan for future care.

Answer:

schedule a return appointment