Title: Direct patient to the site of any further testing, if indicated by the physician.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Assisting Physician with Examination

Directing patient to the site of further testing should include

- oral directions
- electronic directions
- written instructions
- assessing needs of patients who are/have
  - non-English speaking
  - vision-impaired
  - communication barriers.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What communication skills are necessary for the medical assistant when giving directions to the patient?
- Why is it important to provide both oral and written directions?