As with every code of ethics, the medical assistant profession has revised its code of ethics to keep up with the changing times in the medical field. Four major bioethical principles have largely guided the development of these guidelines: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.3 This physician assistant (PA) should follow the do-no-harm rule, understanding that the patient has the right to make decisions about his or her care, always act in the best interests of the patient, treat all patients equally and ensure care is consistent for everyone