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MedicalEthicsStudy3

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Which of the following agencies registers physicians for the writing of prescriptions of controlled substances? Drug Enforcement Administration
Which of the following organizations is a major user of forms of telemedicine? Veterans Affairs
Which of the following describes the proper protocol for the release of medical records? When medical records are subpoenaed, the patient should be notified in writing.
An orthopedic surgeon refers his patients to a radiology facility owned by his brother. What law is potentially being violated? Stark Law
Examples of public data collected by law from physicians include: Births, deaths, rape, and abuse.
How many HIPAA-defined permissions exist? Six
Define autopsy. An autopsy is a postmortem examination used to determine the cause of death or investigate an unknown or suspicious death.
The state of Virginia checks all restaurants to make sure the conditions are sanitary. This is an example of which of the following? Public health statutes
Which of the following observations should not be included in a patient's medical record? Notes regarding patient's participation in a rally.
Medical records are: Legal documents.
Which of the following is an example of a state law that requires behavioral changes on the part of the public? Prohibiting the use of illicit drugs.
As of January 2016, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force had initiated how many criminal actions? 1,938
A provider may release information about a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence under what permission of HIPAA? Public interest and benefit activities.
Medical records should be kept until the applicable statute of limitations period has elapsed. What is the usual time frame for this period? 2–7 years
A patient portal is: Online access to a variety of health care services and communications with providers.
Which of the following is an example of federalism? A state wins a court case and its supremacy is upheld by the federal government.
Which HIPAA standard requires providers and their business associates to put in place policies and procedures that ensure privacy of the health record? Standard 2
While privacy is not directly expressed in the amendments to the Constitution, which of the following is one of the amendments that the U.S. Supreme Court has used to cover privacy issues? Third Amendment
Which of the following is an example of a privileged communication? A patient tells her physician that she uses illegal drugs.
Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) must be reported whenever diagnosed. Which of the following is not a reportable STI? Genital cancer
A subpoena duces tecum is issued for medical records of a patient who is suing the physician for malpractice. Which of the following is a guideline for sending this information? Offer sworn testimony regarding the record if requested to do so by the court.
In which of the following examples would patient authorization for release of his or her medical record be waived? When a subpoena duces tecum is issued.
Which of the following accurately describes the role of the coroner or medical examiner in the event of a violent death? A medical examiner, who is frequently a pathologist, may order and perform an autopsy.
In most states, which of the following cases is not mandated as a reportable injury? A physician suspects sexual abuse; however, the patient does not want it reported.
The person in charge of medical records for a physician's office is preparing to release medical records requested by an insurance company. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this request? Include the patient's name, address, and date of birth on the authorization.
Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are examples of: Social media.
Under the Federal False Claims Act, a citizen may: File a claim on behalf of the federal government for false claims made for payment of health services.
Which law made significant changes to provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act? American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Under the Security Rule, Covered Entities must: All of these.
The doctrine of professional discretion pertains to medical record keeping. Which of the following describes this doctrine in more detail? It is up to the discretion of the physician whether or not to allow all patients access to their medical records.
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