Chapter 6 - Laws Impactinc Physical Therapist Practice

Question 1

Define various terms used in the legal system…

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Question 2

Discuss the various formats in which legislation and legal precedent are created…

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Question 3

Give examples of state and federal laws with specific relevance to health-care providers…

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Question 4

Discuss principles of law related to malpractice and liability…

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Question 5

Differentiate between fraud and abuse…

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Question 6

Explain how power differentials and patient vulnerability influence how certain laws are interpreted in the health-care setting…

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Question 7

Describe why nature of physical therapy services may put PTs and PTAs at higher risk of having legal complaints filed against them…

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Question 8

Describe the proccesses of a state licensing agency in dealing with an alleged practice act violation…

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Question 9

Identify mechanisms and resources for minimizing risk while providing PT services.

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Question 10

Differenciate between a legal and an ethical issue…

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