Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Ethical and Legal Issues

What should you do if an ophthalmologist delegates a task to you that you do not feel you are qualified to take on?
  1. Comply with the request
  2. Let the ophthalmologist know your concern
  3. Do not comply and keep quiet
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Let the ophthalmologist know your concern

If an ophthalmologist delegates a task to you that you do not feel you are qualified to take on, let the ophthalmologist know your concern. For the sake of efficiency, the ophthalmologist will often delegate tasks to auxiliary staff. However, if you do not feel comfortable doing something, either because of a lack of training or because it is outside your scope of practice, it is critical to make your concerns heard, otherwise a patient’s health might be put in jeopardy.
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