Medical Law and Ethics Flashcards
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The term 'standard of care' in a medical malpractice case is determined by:
Answer: What a reasonably competent provider in the same specialty would do under similar circumstances
Standard of care is the level and type of care a reasonably competent healthcare professional with similar training would provide under the same or similar circumstances.
HIPAA's Privacy Rule grants patients the right to:
Answer: Request an amendment to their medical records
HIPAA gives patients the right to request amendments to their records, though covered entities may deny the request under certain conditions.
An expressed consent is best defined as:
Answer: Oral or written agreement to treatment given directly by the patient
Expressed consent is explicit agreement to treatment, either verbally or in writing, as opposed to implied consent inferred from a patient's behavior.
A healthcare worker who reports a coworker's suspected substance abuse to administration is acting in accordance with:
Answer: Whistleblower protection laws and ethical duty
Reporting a coworker's substance abuse is both an ethical duty to protect patients and may be protected by whistleblower laws depending on the jurisdiction.
Which of the following describes a 'tort' in the context of medical law?
Answer: A civil wrong that causes harm and may result in legal liability
A tort is a civil wrong — not a criminal act — that causes harm to another person and can result in civil liability, such as a medical malpractice claim.
Which of the following is an example of implied consent?
Answer: Extending your arm for a blood draw after being told it is needed
Implied consent is inferred from a patient's actions, such as extending an arm for a blood draw, indicating agreement without explicit verbal or written statement.
The False Claims Act primarily applies to healthcare providers who:
Answer: Submit fraudulent claims for reimbursement to federal healthcare programs
The False Claims Act holds providers liable for knowingly submitting false or fraudulent billing claims to Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs.