Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 11 MAS 254 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Primary and Secondary Sources
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The idea
The patient is the primary source of information about their own health.
In practice
Secondary sources include the chart, family members and other members of the care team; they help, especially when a patient cannot answer.
Where people slip
When a family member answers for a capable adult patient, gently ask the patient too.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
Unlocks
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