Situation 2 You are a medical assistant with agastroenterologist and assist in a diagnostic sigmoidoscopy with along-time male client. Your physicianemployer makes the followingcomment during the exam, “You have bags under your eyes today. Areyou on the rag?” He also reaches out and pats your buttocks.
You do not respond but notice the client rolls his eyes andgrins. At the close of the day’s activities, you approach thephysician stating how inappropriate his comment and actions towardyou were. His quick response is, “If you can’t stand the heat, getout of the kitchen.” He turns and walks away.
Discussion Questions
1. What will you do?
2. What are the legal issues?
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