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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

There is a differential diagnosis for the patient who cannot describe the history of their medical concerns. Often, the inability of a doctor to obtain a history is actually a physical exam finding – an extremely non-specific finding, but a finding nonetheless.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

Entering the medical field is a noble but challenging enterprise. Being in the military also requires great communication. This skill set is vital for medical assistants who need to talk with both patients and their doctors to relay important information succinctly.

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What It’s Like to Work as a Podiatrist’s Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

They may also be responsible for: Greeting patients Scheduling appointments Updating patient files When it comes to clinical duties, podiatric medical assistants often take patient’s vital signs, obtain the patient’s medical history, perform physical exams, and discuss treatment procedures with the patient.