Exam 7: Medical Records and Informed Consent

A medical clinic does pre-employment physicals for a local employer. The employer pays for the physical exams. Who is the owner of the medical record in this case?

What are the elements of the doctrine of informed consent?

A plastic surgeon routinely photographs patients to document care. Which of the following accurately describes information that should be included on the consent form for this type of photography?

A patient brings a medical malpractice suit against a hospital. The hospital claims that they have lost the records. What is the likely decision on the part of the court?

Allison is required to have a physical before starting her job as a nurse. Her employer pays for the physical. The employer should:

The doctrine of informed consent is the legal basis for advising patients regarding certain aspects of care. Under which of the following is this doctrine usually outlined?

Which of the following information is the federal statute known as the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Patient Records designed to protect?

A physician has a private practice employing a physician assistant, a nurse, and a medical assistant. The physician also has hospital privileges at a nearby facility. Who owns the medical records generated by both and him and the staff at the practice?

Describe the process a provider should take to ensure confidentiality before photographing a patient.

For which of the following examples would implied consent not be legally appropriate?

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?

A physician has an obligation to his or her patient based on trust and confidence. What is the term for this obligation?

A medical malpractice case has gone to trial. Which of the following types of testimony will prevail?

Which of the following describes the proper protocol for the release of medical records?

Identify at least four guidelines that should be in place to ensure that confidentiality is not breached when employees use photocopiers and printers.

Describe the circumstances where the Good Samaritan principles are used as a defense in a medical negligence lawsuit.

Identify at least four areas where the federal government maintains that the broad use of information technology will improve patient care.

Identify five purposes for the medical record.

Describe the doctrine of professional discretion as used by physicians and other health care providers.

What is the purpose of the federal statute entitled Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Patient Records?