Medical Ethics & Patient Rights Flashcards
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A patient signs a consent form but later states they did not fully understand what they agreed to. This situation raises concerns about:
Answer: The quality of informed consent obtained
Valid informed consent requires that the patient understands the information provided; a signature alone does not guarantee true informed consent was obtained.
An AK practitioner who begins a sexual relationship with a current patient is violating which core professional boundary?
Answer: Prohibition against exploiting the therapeutic relationship
Sexual relationships with current patients are strictly prohibited because they exploit the inherent power imbalance and trust of the therapeutic relationship.
Dual relationships in clinical practice refer to situations where the practitioner:
Answer: Has both a professional and a personal or business relationship with the same patient
Dual relationships occur when a practitioner has a second role (friend, employer, romantic partner) alongside the clinical role, which can compromise objectivity and patient welfare.
A patient who is cognitively impaired due to dementia needs AK treatment. Consent should be obtained from:
Answer: The patient's legally authorized representative or healthcare proxy
When a patient lacks decision-making capacity, consent must be obtained from a legally authorized representative such as a healthcare proxy or legal guardian.
Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Answer: A patient's name combined with their diagnosis
PHI is any individually identifiable health information, such as a name linked to a diagnosis, that can be used to identify a specific person.
A practitioner who continues treating a patient after realizing the treatment is ineffective, primarily to maintain income, is violating which ethical principle?
Answer: Beneficence and non-maleficence
Continuing ineffective treatment for financial gain violates both beneficence (acting in the patient's best interest) and non-maleficence (avoiding harm, including financial harm to the patient).
Which action best demonstrates respect for cultural competence in AK practice?
Answer: Asking about and incorporating the patient's cultural beliefs and preferences into the care plan
Cultural competence requires practitioners to acknowledge, respect, and integrate patients' cultural values and beliefs into individualized care planning.