Laws are rules or required actions that are
a. prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force
b. written by the people to control the actions of criminals
c. moral decisions about how the population should live
d. ethical considerations of the cultural beliefs of the population - ans...
MEDICAL LAW FINAL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE
2024
Laws are rules or required actions that are
a. prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force
b. written by the people to control the actions of criminals
c. moral decisions about how the population should live
d. ethical considerations of the cultural beliefs of the population - answer-a
It is important to know and understand ethics because:
a. it helps us make decisions based on reason and logic rather than an emotional feeling
b. it will keep a professional from getting sued
c. it is a binding legal force
d. it governs methods of licensure and certification in healthcare - answer-a
This is present in all 50 states and states what healthcare professionals are legally
allowed to do in that state
a. Ethical Conduct acts
b. Medical liability act
c. Medical practice acts
d. OSHA laws - answer-c
This situation represents what type of dilemma or issue?
"Researchers attempting to produce cloned human embryos to derive genetically near-
identical stem cells to use in treating a disease."
a. biology issue
b. ethical issue
c. illegal issue
d. bio-ethical issue - answer-d
An illegal action is almost always unethical. True or false? - answer-True
Laws are often put into place ahead of the moral issue or concern. True or false? -
answer-False
The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis is to make sure no one "falls through the cracks"
for treatment. True or false? - answer-False
This theory is concerned with the impact of actions, or final outcomes, on the welfare of
society as a whole. This view looks at what would satisfy the interest, wants, and needs
of most people (greatest good for the greatest number) - answer-Utilitarianism
Rights-based ethics emphasizes the.... - answer-Individual rights of persons
"Principle of non maleficence means... - answer-"First, do not harm"
, Laws that are passed by federal or state legislatures are part of
a. constitutional law
b. common law
c. statutory law
d. case law - answer-c
Subpoena "duces tecum" means
a. let the master answer
b. the thing speaks for itself
c. let the decision stand
d. under penalty, take with you - answer-d
A physician cannot legally practice medicine without certification. True or false? -
answer-False
In cases of negligence, the healthcare employee, as well as the employer, are often
names a negligent. True or false? - answer-True. "Respondeat superior" applies (let the
master answer)
For this type of practice an advantage is that there are many fringe benefits offered and
there is protection from loss of individual assets
a. partnership
b. corporation
c. solo practice
d. sole proprietorship - answer-b
The managed care program that offers a range of healthcare services to plan members
for a predetermined fee by a limited group of providers is called a
a. partnership
b. PPO
c. HMO
d. EPO - answer-c
The managed care system we are in today
a. includes fellowship of physicians
b. was started in 1966
c. provides a mechanism for approval for all non-emergency services
d. has a gatekeeper to determine who will receive medical treatments
e. includes HMOs, PPOs, EPOs - answer-c, d, e
In most states, a minor can give consent in the case of
a. pregnancy and abortion
b. pregnancy
c. minor surgical procedures
d. abortion - answer-all of these are correct
You as the patient can name 2 durable power of attorneys, as on is for ______ and one is
for _____.
a. medical care, life-sustaining treatment
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