Question

what information should be recorded in the appointment book for every appointment?
○ pt name and telephone number.
○ pt name, telephone number and physician name.
○ pt name, chief complaint, telephone number, dob, medical record number.
○ pt name, reason for visit, and telephone number.

Explanation:

In medical appointment - booking, the patient's name (to identify the individual), the reason for the visit (to know the purpose of the appointment), and the telephone number (for communication purposes in case of rescheduling, confirmation, or emergencies) are essential. While other details like physician name (may be known later in the process), chief complaint (more detailed and may be taken during the visit), DOB (date of birth - might be in the medical record but not always immediately needed for booking), and medical record number (again, more relevant during the actual visit or for record - keeping after booking) are not as fundamental as the three mentioned in the last option for the basic act of booking an appointment.

Answer:

Pt name, reason for visit, and telephone number.