If the Patient Asks the Medical Assistant What He or She

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the patient asks the medical assistant what he or she would do in a similar medical situation, the medical assistant should:

• A)advise the patient as to the best course of action
• B)suggest that the patient seek counseling
• C)refuse to discuss the issue at all
• D)refer the patient to the physician for advice

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