What conflicting views does the medical assistant code of ethics and the principles of medical ethics have?

The medical assistant code of ethics emphasizes patient care, professionalism, and respect for patient autonomy, focusing on the role of medical assistants in supporting healthcare teams. In contrast, the principles of medical ethics—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—provide broader ethical guidelines applicable to all healthcare professionals. Conflicts may arise when medical assistants face situations where their responsibilities to support physicians conflict with patient autonomy or when they must balance patient care with institutional policies. Additionally, the medical assistant code may emphasize teamwork and compliance over individual ethical dilemmas that require critical ethical reasoning.