How Have the Advancement of Medical Technology and the Increased

question 7

Multiple Choice

How have the advancement of medical technology and the increased use of computers influenced the medical assisting profession?

• A)They have replaced many medical assistants with more specialized medical employees.
• B)They have limited the responsibilities of medical assistants to clinical tasks.
• C)They have increased the amount of training necessary to become a proficient medical assistant.
• D)They have provided fewer work opportunities for medical assistants in hospital settings.

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