The practice of medicine means the diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or other physical or mental condition (Leg.state.fl.us, 2018). Stephanie is a medical assistant (MA) who does not hold any authorities to prescribe medications. According to Gray, Harrison, and Hung (2016), medical assistants are allied health professionals who support routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional, often a physician. Prescribing medicine is not within Stephanie’s scope of practice.
The care of the patient is essential. When patients are experiencing cough, they should inform their providers about every symptom and give significant details
The care of the patient is essential. When patients are experiencing cough, they should inform their providers about every symptom and give significant details