A patient has been diagnosed with measles in the medical office. Who must the medical assistant legally report this information to?
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✓ Correct answer: C. The local health departmentAnswer: The local health department For notifiable infectious diseases, medical assistants are required by law to report to the local health authorities to control and prevent the spread of the disease. The police do not handle reports of infectious diseases; they focus on criminal activities. The patient's employer and family do not need to be involved by the medical staff in disclosing the diagnosis due to privacy guidelines unless there is express consent.
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