On his 12/23/14 admission to Metropolitan Hospital, David Robinson was assigned the medical record number 07-23-38. The previous record number assigned to Mr. Robinson during a 9/1/14 admission was 07-10-47. In a serial numbering/ filing system, how would these records be filed?

On his 12/23/14 admission to Metropolitan Hospital, David Robinson was assigned the medical record number 07-23-38. The previous record number assigned to Mr. Robinson during a 9/1/14 admission was 07-10-47. In a serial numbering/ filing system, how would these records be filed?

On his 12/23/14 admission to Metropolitan Hospital, David Robinson was assigned the medical record number 07-23-38. The previous record number assigned to Mr. Robinson during a 9/1/14 admission was 07-10-47. In a serial numbering/ filing system, how would these records be filed?


A. Both records are combined under 07-10-47.

B. Both records are combined under 07-23-38.

C. Each admission is filed under its own number.

D. Previous records are brought forward and filed under the latest number issued.



Answer: C


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