Molecular testing has revealed that a patient has a very contagious infection. The best way to communicate these results to the physician is to do what?

A very contagious infection may require prompt action to protect the patient and others. A verbal report lets the physician receive the result immediately, unlike mail, fax, or a routine electronic report, which may not be seen right away. The best choice is to give a verbal report.

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