Assignment
1. What cultural considerations does a medical assistant need to be aware of when addressing issues related to the female reproductive system?
2. Taking a patient's reproductive health history requires that the medical assistant demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism. What are some specific steps you can take to exercise sensitivity and professionalism when taking patients' reproductive health histories?
3 As an MA, how can you professionally ask a patient about birth control? How would the patient's age alter the questions or discussion? How might an individual's economic status impact the use of contraceptives? How can this issue be addressed with patients?