Professional Issues Flashcards
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A patient requests a copy of their prescription after their exam. Under federal law, the optometrist must:
Answer: Provide it automatically without the patient having to ask
The FTC Eyeglass Rule requires that prescribers give patients a copy of their prescription automatically at the end of the exam at no extra charge.
Which action best demonstrates professional ethics in an optometric practice?
Answer: Informing the patient of all treatment options available
Professional ethics requires that patients receive complete and honest information about all available treatment options to make informed decisions.
A CPOA notices a coworker falsifying patient records. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Report the concern to the supervising optometrist or practice manager
Falsifying medical records is illegal and unethical; the correct action is to report the concern through the proper supervisory channel.
State scope-of-practice laws for paraoptometrics primarily define:
Answer: Which tasks a CPOA may legally perform without direct supervision
Scope-of-practice laws specify the tasks paraoptometric staff are legally authorized to perform, which vary by state.
Continuing education (CE) requirements for CPOAs exist primarily to:
Answer: Ensure competency is maintained and knowledge stays current
CE requirements ensure that certified paraoptometrics maintain and update their clinical knowledge and skills throughout their career.
Which statement about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and optometric practices is correct?
Answer: Practices must make reasonable accommodations for patients with disabilities
The ADA requires that optometric practices make reasonable accommodations to ensure patients with disabilities can access care.
When a patient signs an Assignment of Benefits form, they are authorizing:
Answer: Insurance payments to be sent directly to the practice
An Assignment of Benefits form directs the insurance company to send reimbursement payments directly to the provider rather than the patient.