A patient informs the medical assistant that they would like to make a gift of their organs if they die during surgery. Which of the following should the assistant obtain from the... A patient informs the medical assistant that they would like to make a gift of their organs if they die during surgery. Which of the following should the assistant obtain from the patient before surgery begins?
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The question is asking what document a medical assistant should obtain from a patient who wishes to donate their organs in case of death during surgery. It requires knowledge of medical and legal protocols related to organ donation.
Answer
Uniform donor card
The assistant should obtain the Uniform donor card from the patient before surgery begins.
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The assistant should obtain the Uniform donor card from the patient before surgery begins.
More Information
A Uniform donor card is a document that allows an individual to express their wishes to donate organs upon death, commonly used in legal and medical settings.
Tips
A common mistake is selecting a document that isn't specifically related to organ donation, like a durable power of attorney.
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