Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

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A patient requests a female provider to perform her exam due to religious conviction. A female provider is not available. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the MA?

Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patient's needs
Reschedule the appointment for when a female provider is available
Refuse to proceed with the exam
Perform the exam regardless of the patient's request

The correct answer is: Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patient's needs

In this scenario, the appropriate response by the Medical Assistant (MA) is to assist the patient in locating a provider who can accommodate the patient's needs. It is essential to respect the patient's religious conviction and ensure that their preferences are taken into consideration when receiving medical care. Option A is the correct response as it shows empathy and understanding towards the patient's request, even if a female provider is not immediately available. Options B, C, and D are incorrect in this situation. Rescheduling the appointment for when a female provider is available may not always be feasible and could result in delaying necessary medical care for the patient. Refusing to proceed with the exam or performing the exam against the patient's request would not be respectful of the patient's preferences and could potentially cause distress or a breach of trust in the healthcare provider-patient relationship.