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A study published last month in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals primary care practices sometimes do not inform patients of abnormal lab results or do not keep a record of the patient being informed. About 1 of every 14 abnormal tests was not reported to the patient. How likely or not likely is this to happen in your practice?
A. Very likely
B. Somewhat likely
C. Not very likely
D. Not at all likely
E. This does not apply to my practice
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