Exam 7: Legal Considerations

Dr.King thinks a patient can no longer be effectively served by him and plans to dismiss the patient from her care.What are the legal charges Dr.King must be careful to avoid in doing this?

Which of the following claims of negligence would fit into the category of res ipsa loquitur?

A written agreement between providers and their clients for payment of medical bills in more than four installments and information on any finance charges is known as which of the following?

In some states,minors may give consent and be protected by confidentiality and privacy laws,even though their parents may still be financially responsible for their medical bills.

Which of the following best describes an example of an incompetent party in a contract?

A patient has cancer and tells the provider not to tell family members about the diagnosis.When the medical assistant talks to the patient's daughter,she states,"I am sorry to hear of your mom's illness." What right has been violated?

Which of the following best describes the legal violation if a medical assistant does not use proper positioning to protect a patient from falling from an examination table?

Emancipated minors are allowed to give consent for medical treatment.

MATCHING Identify the following incidents as subject to criminal law or subject to civil law. -Domestic violence occurred.

A physician has a legal responsibility to report suspected child abuse.

Which of the following best describes a child patient who is a minor?

MATCHING Identify the following incidents as subject to criminal law or subject to civil law. -A large amount of money was stolen.

Which of the following is the highest authority in the United States?

The POLST form is to be completed by the health care provider.

Mrs.Love is being prepared for surgery to remove a brain tumor.The neurosurgeon has described the location of the tumor and how he plans to remove it.He discusses the duration of the surgery and the type of anesthesia.He has explained there is no other alternative method to this treatment and also explained that chemotherapy and radiation usually follow surgery.He explained if no surgery is done,the tumor will spread and be fatal.What part of informed consent was omitted from this explanation?

Which of the following is a branch of government is comprised of members of the U.S.Senate and House of Representatives?

MATCHING Identify the following incidents as subject to criminal law or subject to civil law. -An applicant was denied employment due to former alcohol abuse.

Which of the following best describes the outcome if an informed consent form was not secured as necessary before surgery was performed?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a physician to have his license revoked?

Which of the following is a written order naming a specific date,time,and reason to appear in court?