A foreign-born patient discloses that he is using herbs sent from a relative and rubbing the leaves on his skin for healing. The most appropriate response of the medical assistant would be to

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It is important to respect the patient's cultural beliefs and practices. As long as using the herb is not causing harm, the medical assistant should accept and support the patient's use of traditional practices. It is not appropriate to joke about the behavior or belittle the patient's beliefs. It is also not appropriate to imply that Western medicine is superior to traditional practices without taking into consideration the patient's cultural background and beliefs.

A Foreign-Born Patient Discloses That He Is Using Herbs Sent