A medical assistant who believes the physician made an error when prescribing a treatment would demonstrate good thinking skills by:
a. giving the treatment and asking the physician about it at the next convenient opportunity.
b. assuming that the physician is correct and giving the treatment

c. asking the physician before giving the treatment.
d. refusing to give the treatment and dismissing the patient.


c
FEEDBACK: a. If an error is suspected, always ask before giving the treatment.
b. If an error is suspected, always ask before giving the treatment.
c. Correct.
d. If an error is suspected, always ask before giving the treatment. However, do not dismiss the patient in case the treatment is approved and should be given.

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