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Medical Law Flashcards

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  1. Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI)?

    Answer: De-identified patient data

    De-identified data, from which all 18 HIPAA identifiers have been removed, is not considered PHI and is not subject to HIPAA protections.

  2. A medical assistant discloses a patient's HIV status to the patient's employer without consent. This violates which principle?

    Answer: Confidentiality

    Confidentiality requires healthcare workers to protect patient information from unauthorized disclosure, and HIV status is especially sensitive information.

  3. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims begins to run from the time:

    Answer: The alleged negligent act occurred or was discovered

    Most states use a 'discovery rule' allowing the statute of limitations to begin when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.

  4. Which federal law protects employees who report workplace safety violations from employer retaliation?

    Answer: OSHA

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) includes whistleblower protections for employees who report workplace safety violations.

  5. A minor who is legally allowed to consent to their own medical care without parental permission is referred to as:

    Answer: An emancipated minor

    An emancipated minor is legally freed from parental control — typically due to marriage, military service, or court order — and can consent to their own care.

  6. Which type of damages in a malpractice case compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life?

    Answer: General damages

    General (non-economic) damages compensate for intangible losses such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress that cannot be precisely calculated.

  7. A patient is informed of a procedure's risks, benefits, and alternatives, then signs a consent form. This process is called:

    Answer: Informed consent

    Informed consent requires disclosing risks, benefits, and alternatives so the patient can make an educated decision before agreeing to a procedure.