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law/ethics ch 5
medical law & ethics ch 5 test f13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The contract for services with a physician includes | a) an agreement to pay for services for as long as they are received by the patient, b) truthful disclosure of conditions by the patient, & c) an agreement to provide services by the doctor |
| Physicians may | a) refuse to treat patients, except in emergencies & c) withdraw from a contract if the patient is uncooperative |
| An increase in malpractice insurance premiums has caused | physicians to charge more for services than in the past |
| A physician can turn away patients that | they have not agreed to treat |
| An indigent patient is one who | is unable to pat for medical care |
| Abandonment can be avoided by | giving formal notice of withdrawal from a case |
| The physician, by law, must report to the state any person who | is HIV or AIDS positive |
| The physician who believes that his or her AIDS patient may place the health of others in jeopardy has an ethical obligation to | persuade the patient to inform his or her partner(s) |
| Testing for HIV first requires | the patients informed consent |
| A report of an HIV or AIDS diagnosis must be completed by the | physician |
| Patient confidentiality does not apply in the case of | the life safety of the patient |
| Medical ethicists currently encourage healthcare providers to: | b) focus on the consequences of an action while protecting the patient & c) apply the principals of justice |
| The patient has the right to: | a) deny any treatment, b) give informed consent to any treatment, & c) expect the appropriate standard of care |
| Minor children may receive life-saving treatment: | even though the parents refuse |
| A breach of confidentiality is considered unethical and illegal, and is prohibited by | HIPPA |
| Confidential information that has been told to a physician by the patient is called | privileged communication |
| A statement of the patients intentions for healthcare-related decisions is called: | an advanced directive |
| A patient request to either use or not use life-sustaining treatments and artificial nutritional support is known as | a living will |
| The authority of a healthcare agent to act on behalf of the patient | continues even if the patient is physically or mentally incapacitated |
| A minor is one who | a) is less than 18 yrs of age (in most states) & b) is not considered competent to give consents to most treatments |
| The patient's signature on an informed consent form indicates | a) understanding of the treatment options, b) expressed consent, & c) understanding of the limits or risks in the pending treatment |
| Patients who indicate by their behavior that they will accept a procedure are providing | implied consent |
| Exceptions to obtaining consent may include | commonly known risks |
| Refusal for medical or surgical treatment by the patient must be honored if | a) the patient is concerned about the success of the procedure, b) the patient is not confident in the physician, & c) religious beliefs against the procedure are expressed |
| One of the best ways to prevent medical errors is for the patient to | be a better informed consumer of medical services |
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