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What would you say to a patient who says the medication the Doctor gave her last week has made her sick as a medical assisstant?
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∙ 8y ago
First, ask How did it make you sick? What symptoms did you have? Treat every symptom as important, even if unrelated.
Second, record these in the chart in the manner your office uses, so the doctor can review it.
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