Mark, a 15-year-old patient, has come into the office after taking a bad spill from his skateboard. Before you begin taking his vital signs, he explains that he is frightened to tell his parents about the accident, because they may forbid him from skateboarding. How would you approach as a medical assistant taking his vital signs? What notes will you pass on to the physician?
15 year old patient has come to office after a bad spill from his skateboard.
Vital signs:
With all information then pass on to physician explain the doctor briefly about his case and vitals etc.
Mark, a 15-year-old patient, has come into the office after taking a bad spill from his...
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