A medical assistant witnesses a coworker forging a signature on a patient's chart. Which of the following is most true?

a. The forgery is not a criminal act, but a civil violation.
b. The medical assistant who witnessed the forgery is completely innocent of any act.
c. The medical assistant the witnessed the forgery is liable for wrong doing if she does not report the incident.
d. The forgery of the document is nonfeasance.


Answer: c. The medical assistant the witnessed the forgery is liable for wrong doing if she does not report the incident.

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