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law/ethics ch 3

medical law & ethics ch 3 test

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The purpose of the medical practice acts is to protect the general public
The medical practice acts are established by the state legislature
The medical practice acts a) provide for a medical examining board in each state, b) establish the baseline for practice of medicine in each state, & c) forbid the practice of medicine without a license
The board of examiners in each state grants licensure through a) examination, b) endorsement & c) reciprocity
Requirements for medical licensure may include a) proof of successfully completed approved internship/residency program & b) information about any past convictions or history of drug or alcohol abuse
Successful completion of the National Board Medical Examination (NBME) provides endorsement
Reciprocity is the practice of cooperation by which a state grants a license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another state
Medicare/Medicaid fraud, rape, murder, larceny, and narcotics convictions are examples of crimes that could lead to a license being revoked
An example of a person practicing without a medical license is a licensed practical nurse signing RN
A voluntary process in which an agency requests an official review of its operations is called accreditation
Accreditation of allied health educational programs is provided by CAAHEP
The ordinary skill and care that medical practitioners must use is called the standard of care
The provision of information to a patient that a reasonable would want before making a decision about treatment is the prudent person rule
Confidentiality involves disclosing private information about a person to a third party only when a patient"s written consent is given
The period of time that a patient has to file a lawsuit is the statute of limitations
An adult who acts in the court on behalf of a child in litigation is called a guardian ad litem
Let the master answer refers to the employer who assumes responsibilities for the actions of employees
Guidelines for the practice of a profession are called scope of practice
The ultimate decision for healthcare rests with the physician
The purpose of a chain of command for healthcare decisions is to provide decision making by the most qualified person
Insurance coverage of employees who handle financial statements, records, and cash is called bonding
The practice used to control or minimize the incidence of problem behavior that might result in injury to patients and employees is risk management
The legal theory that provides that the statute of limitations begins to run at the time of recognition of an injury is the discovery rule
A physician practicing in a Veterans Administration Hospital may hold a valid license from any state
A medical examination board is also called b) the State Board of Registration & c) the State Board of Examiners
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