Why is it important for a medical asst to have a knowledge of law?

Answer 1

Because they need to know what the patient has been doing perhaps that is against the law and it is a law for medical reasons i.e. if someone attempts suicide the medical assistant needs to know if it is against the law

By Chloe Bell, Year 7, Brooke Weston CTC

Answer 2

Here are 3 reasons why it is important for medical assistants to be knowledgeable of the law:

1) Due to the numerous reasons for malpractice that people in the medical field face, it important to be knowledgeable about the law as it pertains to medical office personnel. Understanding this law is a necessity in order to protect themselves, their employer, and the patient.

Lawsuits cannot be avoided, if you don't know what to look for and just how big this problem can be. Remaining vigilant and being mindful of the "goings-on" within the workplace can prevent legal difficulty.

2) A medical assistant is often times the "middle-man" between the patient and the physician. They can enhance and are vital to the patient/doctor relationship in a positive way. They are often the first line of defense to preventing a complaint from happening and progressing into a lawsuit.

3) A medical assistant is not licensed to practice medicine in any form. Therefore it is important to understand the statutes and regulations that detail what a medical assistant can and cannot do when it comes to patient care.

Answered by: Marla Ross

Answer 3

Because of the liabilities involved. A thorough understanding of liability and privacy law would be basic to the training of a medical assistant