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Medical assistants are healthcare professionals who support physicians and other medical staff. Their duties are carefully regulated to ensure patient safety and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

A. Administering medication - Medical assistants typically CANNOT independently administer medication - Medication administration usually requires nursing licensure or physician supervision B. Diagnosing patients - Diagnosing is a physician-specific responsibility - Medical assistants do not have the legal or professional authority to diagnose medical conditions C. Conducting physical examinations - Medical assistants can perform basic screening procedures - However, comprehensive physical examinations are typically conducted by physicians or advanced practice providers D. Prescribing medication - Prescribing medication requires advanced medical licensure - Only licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can legally prescribe medications

By process of elimination, none of these duties can be performed independently by a medical assistant.