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Chapter Two

QuestionAnswer
a lawful act that is done incorectly Misfeasance
If an employee is covered under the doctors malpractice does the employee have the option to purchase additional malpractice insurance? yes
is it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment? no
what is a physicians appointment book considered? legal document
what is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs? living will
who pays a minimal fee for protective gear? The employee
does a health care employee have to sign a waiver if the refuse the HBV vaccination? yes
is it against the law to store food and drinks in the refrigerator that is used to store blood? Yes
Should the physician bill for direct services only? yes
If the patient wants to disclose information the doctor may do so? yes
Can a blood-borne pathogen be transmitted through skin that is not broken ? No
A highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that causes inflammation of the liver HBV
A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees? Yes they can be held responsible
The legal nature of the doctor patient relationship is that of ? a contract
in certain cases the patient may not legally be able to act for himself in establishing a contract with the doctor . In these cases they would need a ? agent
which of the following could not act legally as an agent for another person? a 15 year old sister for a younger brother
branches of the patients confidence may result in what? libel and slander
doctors liability for breach of contract is based upon what? a failure to perform an agreed upon undertaking
medical professional liability is a term currently used in preference to nonfeasance
in performing a tx without the patients informed consent the physician runs the risk of a suit for what? assult and battery
The exemption of the doctrine of informed consent is the unconscious or emergency pt
 

 



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