Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the provider's absence, the medical assistant suggests medication for the patient to try until the provider can be contacted.

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Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the provider's absence, the medical assistant suggests medication for the patient to try until the provider can be contacted.

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The medical assistant is not authorized to suggest medication without the provider's approval or direction. This violates the principle of non-maleficence which assumes that healthcare providers should do no harm.

Identify Each of the Following Statements as Ethical or Unethical