Which of the Following Is a Correct Way for a Medical

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease?

• A) Send a letter explaining that he/she has been named a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease.
• B) Make the contact in person but ask where you can talk privately.
• C) Call the person at work and leave a detailed message revealing the urgency of the call.
• D) Send an e-mail message giving details about the situation.
• E) It is not the responsibility of the medical assistant to make the contact.

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