Medical assistants gathering payment information before an appointment is scheduled is an example of

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Contract law touches our lives in many ways practically every day, but we usually do not give much thought to its influences. A contract is an agreement that creates an obligation. This is why most ambulatory care facilities require the medical assistant to gather payment information (e.g., the type of health insurance the patient has) before an appointment is scheduled. Tort law provides a remedy for a person or group that has been harmed by the wrongful acts of others. Malpractice is an example of tort law. Civil law is concerned with acts that are not criminal in nature but involve relationships with other individuals, organizations, or government agencies.

Medical Assistants Gathering Payment Information Before an Appointment Is Scheduled