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medical law & ethics ch 3 test

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The purpose of the medical practice acts is to protect the   general public  
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The medical practice acts are established by the   state legislature  
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The medical practice acts   a) provide for a medical examining board in each state, b) establish the baseline for practice of medicine in each state, & c) forbid the practice of medicine without a license  
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The board of examiners in each state grants licensure through   a) examination, b) endorsement & c) reciprocity  
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Requirements for medical licensure may include   a) proof of successfully completed approved internship/residency program & b) information about any past convictions or history of drug or alcohol abuse  
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Successful completion of the National Board Medical Examination (NBME) provides   endorsement  
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Reciprocity is the practice of   cooperation by which a state grants a license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another state  
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Medicare/Medicaid fraud, rape, murder, larceny, and narcotics convictions are examples of crimes that could lead to   a license being revoked  
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An example of a person practicing without a medical license is   a licensed practical nurse signing RN  
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A voluntary process in which an agency requests an official review of its operations is called   accreditation  
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Accreditation of allied health educational programs is provided by   CAAHEP  
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The ordinary skill and care that medical practitioners must use is called   the standard of care  
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The provision of information to a patient that a reasonable would want before making a decision about treatment is   the prudent person rule  
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Confidentiality involves   disclosing private information about a person to a third party only when a patient"s written consent is given  
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The period of time that a patient has to file a lawsuit is the   statute of limitations  
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An adult who acts in the court on behalf of a child in litigation is called   a guardian ad litem  
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Let the master answer refers to   the employer who assumes responsibilities for the actions of employees  
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Guidelines for the practice of a profession are called   scope of practice  
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The ultimate decision for healthcare rests with the   physician  
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The purpose of a chain of command for healthcare decisions is to   provide decision making by the most qualified person  
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Insurance coverage of employees who handle financial statements, records, and cash is called   bonding  
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The practice used to control or minimize the incidence of problem behavior that might result in injury to patients and employees is   risk management  
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The legal theory that provides that the statute of limitations begins to run at the time of recognition of an injury is   the discovery rule  
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A physician practicing in a Veterans Administration Hospital   may hold a valid license from any state  
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A medical examination board is also called   b) the State Board of Registration & c) the State Board of Examiners  
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