Point of care test regulations require quality control for which of the following reasons?

A. Upon scheduling: Copayments are generally not collected when scheduling an appointment but at the time of service.
B. When statements are sent: Copayments are usually collected at the time of the office visit rather than through statements.
C. At the time of service: It is standard practice to collect copayments when the patient arrives for their appointment.
D. Upon insurance verification: Insurance verification occurs before the visit, but copayments are collected during or after the visit.

A. Having small talk with a patient: While engaging with patients is important, small talk is not related to continuity of care, which involves ensuring consistent and coordinated healthcare.
B. Transferring a patient's hospital records to a specialist: Continuity of care involves sharing patient information with all members of the healthcare team, including specialists, to provide seamless and coordinated care.
C. Dismissing a patient from the practice: Dismissing a patient ends the care relationship and does not contribute to continuity of care.
D. Verifying a patient's insurance: Verifying insurance is an administrative task and does not directly impact the continuity of patient care.