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A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government. Law
A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with ____. Abandonment
The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____. send the patient a certified letter
What is the document called in which a patient names someone to make decisions regarding medical care in the event he or she is unable to do so? Durable power of attorney
A written court order addressed to a specific person, requiring that person's presence in court at a specific time, is a(n) ____. subpoena
Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied? Direct Cause
A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) ____. assault
A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ____. arbitration
Malpractice lawsuits are part of ____ law. Civil
An employee who is considered to be acting on the physician's behalf while performing professional tasks is ____. respondeat superior
A licensed practitioner is said to have been ____ if a patient proves that the practitioner failed to comply with the standards of the profession. derelict
An unlawful act or misconduct is ____. malfeasance
A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of ____. malpractice
The legal term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____. licensed practitioner’s mistake is completely obvious
It was discovered in the recovery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following? Res ipsa loquitur
A court order to produce documents is ____. subpoena duces tecum
____ refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law. Nonfeasance
To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the patient, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a patient's private information confidential are part of ____. the Hippocratic Oath
A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ____. the physician's public duty
Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for patients at their place of employment? Leave a message that the patient's doctor's office is calling
____ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly. Misfeasance
The appropriate way for a patient to donate organs upon death is to ____. complete a uniform donor card
The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the ____. Patient Care Partnership
An example of a situation in which the patient automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when a patient ____. sues a physician
Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease? Make the contact in person but ask where you can talk privately
Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job? OSHA
____ is considered a standard of behavior and a concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration Ethics
____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct. Moral values
For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ____. contractual capacity
When being called to appear and testify in a court of law, it is suggested that you ____. answer only the question that is asked
You can help prevent lawsuits by ____. being a good listener
Administration of an unauthorized injection constitutes which intentional tort(s)? Battery
Speaking in such a way as to negatively influence others against an individual is an example of defamation of character
The promise of "miracle cures" is an example of ____. fraud
A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ____. be barred because it falls outside the statute of limitations
Risk management includes all of the following? Monitoring risks, Identifying and tracking risk areas, Developing risk improvement plans, Performing risk assessments
Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues. bioethical
An example of an implied contract? Making a medical appointment
Can a 16-year-old girl who is married and self-supporting give informed consent? yes
The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ____. draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it
Making a false spoken statement damaging a person's reputation is slander
The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ____. Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)
Giving financial incentives to a healthcare professional for referring patients or for recommending services or products is prohibited by the ____. Federal Anti-Kickback Law
An example of disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule Releasing protected health information
A professional organization that defines ethical behavior for physicians in the Code of Medical Ethics: Current Opinions with Annotations AMA
Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"? Sole proprietorship
A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____. professional corporation
In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute Negligence
The four Ds of negligence Duty, Dereliction, Damages and Direct Cause
The four C's of medical malpractice prevention Caring, Communication, Competence, Charting

Ethics are the standard of what is right and wrong, and they are based on our values. Being ethical requires making a moral judgment, and that's not always easy. Ethical behavior takes courage and has to be practiced.

Which medical practice model is referred to as solo practice?

Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"? Sole proprietorship. A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____.

What is it called when you are in a position to influence a decision from which you could benefit directly or indirectly?

A conflict of interest occurs when you are in a position to influence a decision from which you could benefit directly or indirectly.

Which of the following is a way to prevent malpractice cases?

WAYS TO PREVENT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS & LAWSUITS.
Hone Your Listening Skills. ... .
Involve Patients in Constructing their Own History. ... .
Encourage Written Questions From Patients. ... .
Videotape Informed Consent Exchanges. ... .
Avoid Taking “Pot-Shots” at Other Doctors. ... .
Be Careful with Computerized Medical Records. ... .
Document Meticulously..