Question

which of the following scenarios is an example of fraud? a medical assistant copies a patient record and gives it to the patient to avoid mailing it. a medical assistant identifies themselves as a provider to call in a prescription. a medical assistant gives a patient the wrong prescription. a medical assistant tells a patient that they cannot leave the office until they pay the balance of their bill.

Explanation:

Fraud involves intentional deception for unfair gain.

• The first scenario is a legitimate service to the patient.
• The third scenario is an error, not intentional deception.
• The fourth scenario is false imprisonment/coercion, not fraud.
• The second scenario is intentional misrepresentation of identity to improperly complete a prescription, which fits the definition of fraud.

Answer:

B. A medical assistant identifies themselves as a provider to call in a prescription.