Patient with skin disorders can be very sensitive or hesitant when it comes to examinations. What are some ways that the medical assistant can demonstrate professionalism when supporting patients who might be uncomfortable with having their skin examined?
First, you have to reassure them that you are there to help them and that everything will be okay. Next, instead of touching them and finding out what is wrong in the physical way, you can ask questions on what it feels like and how it all started.
