Chapter 15 Quiz Flashcards
A wrong against society as a whole, even if a particular individual is harmed, is considered a violation of which type of law?
Criminal
For a health provider’s action to be considered negligent, which of the following factors is NOT necessary?
Malice
Intentional torts include
- Assault and battery
- False imprisonment
- Invasion of privacy
- Defamation of character
Nonmaleficence is a concept that states that you should:
Do no harm
Rights of patients include the following:
- Confidentiality
- Right to refuse care
- Self-determination
- Emergency treatment in a facility covered by EMTALA
Which of the following is not a required part of the definition of “informed consent”?
Having the patient/surrogate read and sign a document
Which of the following are obligations of a managed care organization to its patients?
- Fiduciary duty
- Using competent providers
- Providing appropriate care
- Balancing cost-containment with good quality care
What are some of the ways in which health care organizations protect the rights of their patients?
- Utilization review processes
- Institutional review boards
- Patient advocacy or ombudsman offices
- Institutional ethics committees
If an act is ethical, it has to be legal
False
An implied contract must be in writing
False
