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Question
Carla’s parents are divorced. Her dad thinks she should get a flu shot. Her mom thinks she should not get a flu shot. What should the medical assistant do in this situation?

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Responses

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who carries the insurance coverage.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who carries the insurance coverage.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who is physically at the appointment.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who is physically at the appointment.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who seems to be the most reasonable.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who seems to be the most reasonable.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who has legal custody of the child.

The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who has legal custody of the child.

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The medical assistant should follow the wishes of the parent who has legal custody of the child.

(If both parents share legal custody, both must agree; if there is a dispute, don’t proceed without written consent or a court order.)