Managing Disruptive Children in the Medical Office: A Guide for Medical Assistants

The medical assistant should not discipline a disruptive child in the office. Disciplining a child is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. The medical assistant should focus on providing care to the child and maintaining a professional relationship with the parent or guardian. However, the medical assistant may take steps to manage disruptive behavior, such as distracting the child with toys or games, or talking to the parent or guardian about the behavior.