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MEAS 109 CH 5

CHAPTER 5-LAW

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To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the patient, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a patient's private information confidential are part of ____. Hippocratic Oath
A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government. law
A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) ____. tort
Clarissa is a 16-year-old patient who was recently diagnosed with an STI. The mother wants to know what Clarissa's diagnosis was. Dean is not sure what to do. What would you do if you were Dean? refuse to release the information, because you are not sure what to do
An example of a situation in which the patient automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when a patient ____. sues a physician
Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job? OSHA
The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the ____. Patient Care Partnership
The legal term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____. licensed practitioner's mistake is completely obvious
Your coworker says, "Are you sure you want to hire her? I know her slightly, and it seems she has a new boyfriend every week. I wouldn't be surprised if she has AIDS." Your coworker is guilty of ____. slander
What is the document called in which a patient names someone to make decisions regarding medical care in the event he or she is unable to do so? durable power of attorney
You note that the contract has no provisions for grievance procedures or termination procedures but contains all other information required for a contract to be binding. What should you do? request that these two issues be added to the contract before signing
It was discovered in the recovery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following? Res ipsa loquitur
Which of the following is an example of an implied contract? making a medical appointment
A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ____. physician's public duty
The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ____. Health Care Quality Improvement Act
Kelley has been diagnosed with HIV, and has agreed to allow you to inform her current and former partners. but when you call Paul, he demands to know who is spreading ugly rumors about him. Which of the following is an appropriate response? "Im sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
Administration of an unauthorized injection constitutes which intentional tort(s)? battery
The four Cs of medical malpractice prevention include all of the following except _______. concise
Mr. Daley once again decides not to have the surgery. He says the consent form he signed is not valid. Which of the essential elements of a contract is not present in the signed consent form? agreement
A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with ____. abandonment
Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment? leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling
A court order to produce documents is ____. subpoena duces tecum
For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ____. contractual capacity
Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied? direct cause
Giving financial incentives to a healthcare professional for referring patients or for recommending services or products is prohibited by the ____. Federal Anti-Kickback Law
____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct. moral values
Which of the following of the four Ds of negligence includes proof that the patient received an injury? Damages
____ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly. Misfeasance
Risk management includes all except which of the following? reporting risks to OSHA
The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____. send the patient a certified letter
The appropriate way for a patient to donate organs upon death is to ____. complete a uniform donor card
A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ____. be barred because it fell outside the statue of limitations
The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ____. draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it
In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute which of the following? negligence
____ refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law. Nonfeasance
Which of the following patients can give informed consent? a 16-year old girl who is married and self-supporting
Which of the following is an example of disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule? releasing protected health information
A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____. professional corporation
Speaking in such a way as to negatively influence others against an individual is an example of defamation of character
Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues. bioethical
An employee who is considered to be acting on the physician's behalf while performing professional tasks is ____. respondeat superior
The promise of "miracle cures" is an example of ____. fraud
A licensed practitioner is said to have been ____ if a patient proves that the practitioner failed to comply with the standards of the profession. derelict
Malpractice lawsuits are part of ____ law. civil
Which of the following is a professional organization that defines ethical behavior for physicians in the Code of Medical Ethics: Current Opinions with Annotations? AMA
A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of ____. malpractice
When being called to appear and testify in a court of law, it is suggested that you ____. answer only the question that is asked
she exclaims, “No! You are not going to stick me with that needle!” Jerome replies soothingly, “It’s for your own good, Mrs. Higgins” and proceeds to give the shot. What is Jerome guilty of in this situation? battery
Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease, if the patient refuses to tell the partner? the medical assistant may have to call the partner; however cannot reveal the patients name.
An unlawful act or misconduct is ____. malfeasance
Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"? sole proprietorship
A written court order addressed to a specific person, requiring that person's presence in court at a specific time, is a(n) ____. subpoena
A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ____. arbitration
____ is considered a standard of behavior and a concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration. ethics
You can help prevent lawsuits by ____. being a good listener
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