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Stack #164353
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the Medical Practice Act regulate? | Practice of medicine with intent to protect its citizens from harm. |
| If a medical professional practices outside their training, what have they violated? | standard of care |
| can you discuss a patient's personal medical information as long as you do not say their name? | no |
| who9 must give consent for treatment? | the patient |
| when does your physician legally have a contract with the patient? | when pt arrives for treatment and the physician provides treatment. |
| what tort deals with unauthorized publicity of patient information? | invasion of privacy |
| can a physician stop treating a patient immedicately if they refuse to pay their bill? | no, they have to follow certain steps |
| what is defamation of character? | injury to one's reputation, name, or character through spoken words or written words, for which damages can be recovered. |
| Since physicians are ultimately responsible for employees actions, do medical assistants, receptionists and billers have to worry about a "standard of care"? | yes |
| which tort deals with unprivileged touching of one person by another? | battery |
| if child abuse is suspected do the medical professionals have an ethical responsibility to report it? | yes |
| does criminal law address wrongs committed between two individuals? | no, civil law does |
| what are the 4 d's of negligence? | duty derelict, direct cause, damage |
| what are the 4 elements of a contract? | agreement consideration, legal subject matter, contractual capacity |
| what does bioethics deal with? | ethical issues dealing with life and health care |
| what law was made to encourage health care workers to help within their scope of training? | good samaritan law |
| what is the definition of ethics? | right or wrong/morals |
| what type of contract most often exists between the patient and physician? | implied |
| what is res ipsa loquitor? | the thing that speaks for itself |
| what are spoken statements that damage individuals reputation called? | slander |
| what are good samaritan laws? | laws made to encourage health care workers to provide help within their scope of training without fear of legal action |
| if someone sues a physician for the negligence of an employee, what doctrine would this be based on? | respondent superior |
| what are torts? | wrongful acts other than a breach of contract resulting in injury to one person from another |
| what is a court order requesting data, an appearance in court, or both? | subpoena |
| what are minors who are considered adults and consent to treatment, live on their own and are self-supporting, ones that are married or serving in the military called? | emancipated minors |
| what should a physician do if they suspect child abuse? | report it to authorities |
| what drugs must be stored in a locked cabinet and checked daily? | controlled substances |
| may a copy of a medical record be given to the patient? | yes |
| may a copy of a medical record be given to a physician the patient is being referred to? | yes |
| may a copy of the medical record be given to a physician's attorney when subpoenaed or released by the patient? | yes |
| what is making facilities and equipment available to all users called? | accessibility |
| what are the five Ps of ethical power? | Purpose Pride Patience Persistance Perspective |
| what is an effective way to make sure an exam room is ready? | Put yourself in the room as you are the patient |
| What needs to be checked when opening a facility for the day? | check every room for temp, lighting, stocked, spotless, make sure charts are ready for the day, check answering service |
| what needs to be done when closing a facility for the day? | Shut down equipment, put petty cash away, doors and windows locked, lock up narcotics, turn on answering service. |
| What should a medical receptionist do if there is a delay in the physician's schedule? | notify the patient |
| Should the office have fresh flowers, cancles, perfume or smoke? | No because many patients have allergies |
| who sets the climate for interchange between the physician and the patient? | medical assistant |
| does the environment of the medical office contribute to a patient's well being? | yes |
| how can a reception are help with cultural biases? | by allowing adequate space/seating to accommodate all |
| is it appropriate to have medical brochures in the reception area? | yes |
| what are the group divisions for felonies? | 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree |
| what type of law is the Federal Age Discrimination Act of 1967? | Administrative Law |
| Whould the reception area of a medical facility make the patient feel welcome? | yes |
| How early should the receptionist or medical assistant arrive to open the facility? | 20 min before 1st scheduled appointment |
| knocking before entering a patient room helps maintain what? | privacy |
| Would making a promise to give the best care is subject to criminal or civil law? | civil |
| would a medical assistant giving the incorrect prescription be subject to criminal or civil law? | criminal |
| Would a patient giving implied consent for a surgical procedure be subject to criminal or civil law? | civil |
| would reported child abuse be subject to criminal or civil law? | criminal |
| would overcharging on Medicare Insurance claims be subject to criminal or civil law? | criminal |
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