Assignment task 1: Complete Application Exercise
Gurmeet, who arrived from another province to your province/territory two months ago, has two part-time jobs and is supporting his wife and three children. He has not applied for health insurance, not knowing how to do so or where to go. His combined salaries would give him about $24,000 a year. One child, aged 6, is diabetic, the other, aged 12, is asthmatic, and his wife is six months pregnant. He cannot afford to pay for the medications. He doesn't know where to turn for help. He has paid cash for services at your office (family medicine). You suspect his wife has used his sister's health card for prenatal checkups at a walk-in clinic. Describe the steps you would take in this situation. Include corrective measures, such as helping Gurmeet access your provincial/territorial health plan. Review the drug benefits in your jurisdiction and identify which plan would best suit his needs. List the necessary steps Gurmeet would have to follow to register. You can start by looking at the website located
Assignment task 2: Complete Application Question
Hinder has injured her back at work. She is diagnosed with a slipped disc and must be off work for at least three weeks. Outline the steps she would take to:
- report her accident initially.
- obtain the forms she would require the doctor to fill out.
- apply for compensation (include the location of the nearest Workers' Compensation office).
Summarize the responsibilities of a Medical office assistant working in the doctor's office.