Exam 8: Ethical Considerations

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -In an abuse case,the provider treats the "abuser" as a victim also.

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions. -social isolation,humiliating,insulting,and controlling

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -The medical chart and the information in it are withheld because of an unpaid bill.

Stem cells in cord blood can help in which of the following diseases?

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A new provider in town buys a full-page advertisement that announces how fees are determined and rendered.

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -The patient requests her provider to inform her of the nature and purpose of her treatment.The provider refuses,telling the patient it's best to leave the decision for the treatment option to the provider.

Female Genital Mutilation

Which of the following best describes the potential of identifying genes that predispose individuals to certain illnesses and diseases and manipulating or altering those genes to prevent or cure the disease or illness?

If an individual has suspected HIV/AIDS and she is infecting unsuspecting individuals,what should the physician do?

Providers can take a certain number of patients on a reduced cost basis or provide free services.

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A provider exposes dishonest conduct rendered by his colleague to the disciplinary board.

Which of the following treatments is considered an ethical issue and has existing laws or regulations directly affecting the issue?

Scientists have already cloned which of the following?

Hospice discourages cardiopulmonary resuscitation,IV therapy,and feeding tubes.

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -In the course of a physical examination,a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease,and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions. -abandonment,failure to provide basic food,shelter,or care

Employers are encouraged to hire an ethically diverse group of medical professionals.

Whether a state requires IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)to be reported will depend in part upon whether a weapon is used.

It is always unethical for physicians to engage in fee splitting.

MATCHING Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical. Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -Confidential information concerning a patient is provided to an insurance company without first obtaining the patient's authorization.