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I'm a medical admin/assist.worked for many types of drs & if anyone called with chest/rib pain with shortness of breath we were to try &direct to er to do better work up but obv cant make them.i workforce chiropractor was told i don't have knowledge ?

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Rules and regulation: In the US, the general rule is that licensed medical staff such as nurses and doctors may answer patients' questions, while non-licensed staff such as medical assistants and front office staff should not make nor appear to make medical treatment decisions. Each clinic's situation is a bit different, of course.

Answered 12/4/2019

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A member asked:

I'm a medical admin/assist.worked for many types of drs & if anyone called with chest/rib pain with shortness of breath we were to try &direct to er to do better work up but obv cant make them.i workforce chiropractor was told i don't have knowledge ?

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