Question

1. explain how to communicate with other healthcare workers multiple choice 1. when giving information about a patient to other members of the care team, a medical assistant should (a) use a code name to discuss the patient if other patients are present (b) make a possible diagnosis of the patients condition (c) share information with anyone who asks about the patients condition (d) make sure that she respects the patients right to privacy 2. one health professional who is able to give a patients family and friends information about any new diagnoses is a(n) (a) physician (b) medical assistant (c) coding and billing specialist (d) lab technician

Explanation:

1. In healthcare, patient privacy is crucial. Medical assistants must respect patients' right to privacy when communicating with care - team members. Option D is correct as it emphasizes respecting patient privacy. Option A is unethical as using a code - name inappropriately can still violate privacy. Option B is wrong because not everyone who asks should get patient information. Option C is too general without considering privacy.
2. A physician is the one who typically communicates new diagnoses to a patient's family and friends. Medical assistants, coding and billing specialists, and lab technicians do not have this primary responsibility.

Answer:

1. D. Make sure that she respects the patient's right to privacy
2. A. Physician