In this situation, what is the most appropriate action for the MA to take?
ACTION ONE
Carl should tell the patient that the change is probably not a problem, but that he’ll have to check with the office manager first.
ACTION TWO
Since Carl values patient satisfaction, he should accommodate the patient’s request, and change the visit date on the routing slip.
ACTION THREE
Carl should politely refuse the patient’s request.
ACTION THREE
Carl should politely refuse the patient’s request.
FOR THE PATIENT
Once the potential ramifications of falsifying the record for insurance
purposes were explained to her, the patient ends up respecting the practice for not exposing her to legal troubles.
FOR THE PRACTICE
The practice not only retains the patient, but gains several other patients as well due to the patient’s referrals. Its reputation as an honest and law-abiding practice is upheld.
FOR THE EMPLOYEE
The office manager documents the incident in the MA’s employee record. It reflects very well on the MA, increasing his chances for promotion and solidifying his reputation as a most knowledgeable and capable employee.
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