Medical Law Flashcards
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A healthcare provider who knowingly submits false claims to Medicare or Medicaid can be prosecuted under which federal law?
Answer: False Claims Act
The False Claims Act imposes liability on individuals and companies who defraud government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid billing fraud.
Which standard determines whether a healthcare provider's conduct was acceptable by comparing it to what a similarly trained provider would do in the same situation?
Answer: Standard of care
The standard of care measures a provider's conduct against what a reasonably competent peer with similar training and experience would do under the same circumstances.
A patient overhears a medical assistant discussing their case in the waiting room. This most likely violates:
Answer: HIPAA's minimum necessary standard
HIPAA's minimum necessary standard requires providers to limit PHI disclosures to the minimum needed, and discussing cases in public areas violates this rule.
Which term describes a situation where a patient, knowing the risks, voluntarily chooses to proceed with a treatment?
Answer: Assumption of risk
Assumption of risk occurs when a patient knowingly and voluntarily accepts the known dangers associated with a treatment or procedure.
State medical practice acts are primarily enforced by which entity?
Answer: State medical licensing boards
State medical licensing boards are responsible for enforcing medical practice acts, including licensing, discipline, and revoking privileges.
A healthcare worker suspects a colleague is diverting controlled substances for personal use. The worker's legal obligation is to:
Answer: Report the suspicion to a supervisor or appropriate authority
Healthcare workers are legally and ethically obligated to report suspected drug diversion to supervisors or relevant authorities to protect patient safety.
Which principle of medical ethics supports a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects a competent patient's right to make informed decisions about their own medical care.