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HSM320 Week 5 Discussions Fremgen, B. (2012). Medical Law and Ethics, 4/e For DeVry University, 4th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions. Discussion 1 Why has patient confidentiality become a more difficult issue to deal with in the present healthcare environment? We know that patient confidentiality has gained a lot of importance and focus in the last few years. We know that providers and their workers are expected to handle patient information with care. What has led to this more strict d...

HSM320 Week 2 Discussions Fremgen, B. (2012). Medical Law and Ethics, 4/e For DeVry University, 4th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions. John F. and the HM John, a 34-year-old father of two children, is a member of an HMO in Texas. John has made several trips to his area HMO to seek medical attention because he found blood in his bowel movements. He had been taking large amounts of aspirin for persistent headaches but did not realize that this could cause internal bleeding. John was always s...

HSM320 Week 4 Discussions Fremgen, B. (2012). Medical Law and Ethics, 4/e For DeVry University, 4th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions. Discussion 1 As the new office manager for the Family Practice Medical Group, you are responsible for establishing policies and procedures for maintaining a safe environment for both the staff and patients. Medical waste is an important area that you will be legally responsible for, making sure it is handled safely and appropriately. The four categories of m...

Week 3 : Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Issues - Quiz Page 1 of 1 Question 1. 1. (TCO 1) Bioethics refers to (Points : 5) moral dilemmas related to the practice of medicine. ethics focused on individual rights only. moral conduct based on emotions. None of the above Question 2. 2. (TCO 1) The ethical theory that places the primary emphasis on a person’s individual rights is (Points : 5) utilitarianism. rights-based....

HSM 310 Week 8 Final Exam 1. A utilitarian approach to solving ethical dilemmas might be used when allocating a limited supply of donor organs. trying to find a just decision in which everyone will be nefit. finding a decision based on a sense of duty toward another person. making sure that no one will "fall through the cracks" and not receive access to care. None of the above 2. A type of managed care that combines the concepts of an HMO and PPO is a(n) modified health maintenance organizatio...

HSM 320 Quiz #2 Week 6 1. (TCO 5) What is the purpose of the Privacy Rule? How has this rule impacted healthcare organizations? A major goal of the Privacy Rule is to assure that individuals’ health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high quality health care and to protect the public's health and well- being. With the standards set by the Privacy Rule, proper forms of use and disclosure of individuals’ hea...

Question 1 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) The three-step model or approach to solving ethical dilemmas includes assessing how the action will make us feel. concluding that the action is legal. associating the problem with religious beliefs. Correct! A and B only None of the above Chapter 1 Question 2 5 / 5 pts (TCO 1) Ethical standards that apply to the medical profession are set by Correct! professional o...

HSM320 Week 4 Discussions Fremgen, B. (2012). Medical Law and Ethics, 4/e For DeVry University, 4th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions. Discussion 1 As the new office manager for the Family Practice Medical Group, you are responsible for establishing policies and procedures for maintaining a safe environment for both the staff and patients. Medical waste is an important area that you will be legally responsible for, making sure it is handled safely and appropriately. The four categories of m...

HSM320 Week 4 Discussions HSM320 Week 4 Discussions Fremgen, B. (2012). Medical Law and Ethics, 4/e For DeVry University, 4th Edition. Pearson Learning Solutions. Discussion 1 As the new office manager for the Family Practice Medical Group, you are responsible for establishing policies and procedures for maintaining a safe environment for both the staff and patients. Medical waste is an important area that you will be legally responsible for, making sure it is handled safely and appropriatel...

HSM 320 HSM320Week 6Quiz. Question 1 30 / 30 pts (TCO 5) What is the purpose of the Privacy Rule? How has this rule impacted healthcare organizations? Question 2 30 / 30 pts (TCO 4) What is a conscience clause? How does such a clause impact delivery of healthcare services in a clinic or hospital? Question 3 5 / 5 pts (TCO 4) The medical record is legally owned by the patient. Correct! physician. state. lawyer. Chapter 4 Question 4 5 / 5 pts (TCO 8) ...