Ethical and Legal Aspects

Question 1

define Informed Consent and what it entails

Answer 1

explains the procedure and the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as provides alternatives to this procedure

Question 2

when is Informed Consent (form) required?

Answer 2

required for invasive procedures, sedation, any procedures that put the patient at risk, and procedures that use radiation

Question 3

who must sign an Informed Consent form?

Answer 3

the patient and the doctor

Question 4

who can sign an Informed Consent form in place of a patient?

Answer 4

1. a parent
2. power of attorney
3. health care proxy
   –can all sign in place of a patient when the patient is unable to sign

Question 5

what form gives the doctor permission to perform a procedure on the patient?

Answer 5

Informed Consent

Question 6

a __________ is an official agreement that has been signed on paper or digitally by everyone involved

Answer 6

written consent

Question 7

_________ gives the doctor permission with a verbal message

Answer 7

verbal consent

Question 8

a _________ is expressed or implied permission given for the procedure when the patient does not have enough information about the procedure

Answer 8

simple consent

Question 9

if a patient does not stop a/the procedure, what consent is being communicated?

Answer 9

expressed consent
-the patient wants the procedure to occur

Question 10

what consent is communicated IF the patient WOULD give consent if the patient’s condition permitted

ie. I would if I could

Answer 10

implied consent

Question 11

T/F: with implied consent -

consent could be given by another person if the patient is unable to give consent himself/herself

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

T/F:

implied consent is typically the consent assumed for emergency situations

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

“Inadequate consent” can also be called what?

Answer 13

Ignorant consent

Question 14

define Inadequate consent

Answer 14

when the patient was not given enough information to make the appropriate decision

Question 15

what does HIPAA stand for?

Answer 15

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Question 16

what created a standard for the confidentiality of patient records?

Answer 16

HIPAA

Question 17

what year was HIPAA established?

Answer 17

1996

Question 18

T/F:

a patient’s information can be talked about only by those who are directly involved in the patient’s care

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

____________ outlines the expectations the patient has of the health care facility that they are involved with

Answer 19

The Patient’s Bill of Rights

Question 20

T/F:

According to the Patient’s Bill of Rights, the patient DOES NOT have the legal right to influence the outcome of his or her treatment

Answer 20

FALSE

the patient DOES have the legal right

Question 21

T/F:

all patient records are to be kept confidential

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

T/F:

the goal of care for a patient’s treatment does not have to be identified

Answer 22

FALSE

Question 23

radiation therapy treatments have a ___________ or _____________ goal

Answer 23

curative or palliative

Question 24

what type of treatments have a goal to eradicate the tumor?

Answer 24

curative (and or definitive) treatments

Question 25

what type of treatments have a goal to alleviate the patient's symptoms, such as reducing pain, stopping pelvic bleeding, improving breathing, etc.

Answer 25

palliative treatments

Question 26

T/F: palliative treatments DO NOT intend to prolong patient's life

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

___________ are legal documents that state the patient's choice for their health care when they become terminally sick

Answer 27

Living wills

Question 28

the ____________ is a power of attorney, or someone the patient has chosen to make health care decisions for them when they are unable to

Answer 28

health care proxy

Question 29

directives such as ______ explain whether or not the patient would like to receive resuscitation or CPR

Answer 29

DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

Question 30

The patient must be identified in a minimum of ___ unique ways

Answer 30

two

Question 31

T/F: patient identification verification is important so that the correct patient receives the correct treatment

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

who, the therapist or the patient, should confirm their name and DOB (Date of Birth)

Answer 32

the patient

Question 33

_________ identification occurs when the therapist compares the photo of the patient in the chart to the patient they will be treating

Answer 33

visual

Question 34

T/F: patients may also be identified by their wristbands if they are inpatients or identification cards if they are outpatients

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

define Malpractice

Answer 35

a professional, such as a physician, unintentionally acts wrongfully, which causes injury to the patient

Question 36

T/F: a Malpractice act happens ON PURPOSE

Answer 36

FALSE "a professional, such as a physician, unintentionally acts wrongfully, which causes injury to the patient"

Question 37

define Tort

Answer 37

wrongful acts that are intentional or unintentional

Question 38

define Battery

Answer 38

harmful, unjustifiable acts to or against another person

Question 39

"Physical touch that is meant to harm someone" "Physical touch that is not permitted" are considered Battery or Assault?

Answer 39

battery

Question 40

Define Assualt

Answer 40

a threat of physical touch or harm

Question 41

describe the difference between Assault and Battery

Answer 41

battery = actual act assault = threat of action

Question 42

Define Negligence

Answer 42

the medical professional's failure to act or care for the patient, which leads to the patient's injury

Question 43

What are examples of "Unintentional Tort"?

Answer 43

negligence

Question 44

Define "False Imprisonment"

Answer 44

confinement or restraint of the patient without the appropriate approval

Question 45

Define "Libel"

Answer 45

written defamation of character

Question 46

What are examples of "Intentional Tort"

Answer 46

libel and slander

Question 47

what is the difference between slander and libel?

Answer 47

libel = WRITTEN defamation slander = VERBAL defamation

Question 48

Define "Slander"

Answer 48

verbal defamation of character

Question 49

Define "Invasion of Privacy"

Answer 49

a patient's private information is shared with those who are not involved in the patient's health care

Question 50

T/F: an Invasion of Privacy is NOT a violation of HIPAA

Answer 50

FALSE -it IS a violation of HIPAA

Question 51

Define "Respondeat superior"

Answer 51

let the master answer -EMPLOYEERS ARE LIABLE FOR the negligent acts of their EMPLOYEES

Question 52

Define "Res ipsa loquitur"

Answer 52

the thing speaks for itself -the health care worker involved in the negligent act is liable for himself/herself -the health care worker must be able to explain what happened and prove that negligence did not occur

Question 53

T/F: in the health care setting, some patients who might cause harm to themselves may have to be restrained, meaning they need devices to limit any movement in order to prevent injury to themselves or others

Answer 53

TRUE

Question 54

________ devices restrict the patient's movement with the patient's cooperation

Answer 54

Immobilization

Question 55

immobilization devices are made for radiation therapy patients to help create a ___________ setup

Answer 55

reproducible

Question 56

who can order restraints for a patient?

Answer 56

physician, physician assistant, or nurse practioner