If a patient requires specialized treatment not offered at your current healthcare facility, what is the BEST approach for a Medical Assistant to ensure proper coordination of care?
Provide a referral to the appropriate specialist, schedule the referral appointment, and confirm the patient's understanding of the next steps.
Notify the healthcare team about the need for specialized treatment without directly engaging with the patient.
Document the need for specialized care in the patient's medical record and assume they will follow up on this information.
Schedule a follow-up appointment at the current healthcare facility to reassess the patient's need for specialized care in the future.