The phrase, The medical assistant acts as an agent of the physician means that the medical assistant takes the place of the physician and can treat the patient in the same manner as the physician can.
he's not. He's a medical examiner's assistant.
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In medical terms, an agent usually refers to a medication. For instance, an antihypertensive agent reduces blood pressure.
There is no responsibility of the physician to do anything regarding reports other than to document / chart on his or her encounters with the patient in an accurate manner. If you want medical records you will need to contact the medical records department and you will have to have and show legal proof of your status of "authorized agent" to obtain any records that are not yours personally. Medical records are tightly controlled, but they MUST be released when requested if they are requested by a legally authorized person.
The phrase etiologic agent is used to describe where something originated. This phrase is most used when referring to someone who studies this affect.
pathogenAn agent of infection is a pathogen.
The phrase etiologic agent is used to describe where something originated. This phrase is most used when referring to someone who studies this affect.
The phrase agentes comerciales is Spanish. Translated into English this phrase means commercial agent. A commercial agent is someone who solicits business on behalf of someone else.
A cytotoxin is an agent that kills cells
An antipruritic is a medical agent which stops itching.
An antineoplastic agent is one that works against tumors. A tumor is also known in medical terms as a neoplasm.
Between $10-$15 an hour.