Law And Ethics Flashcards
Law refers to the
Recognized rule of conduct enforced by a legal authority
Informed consent requires that the
Information provided is enough for the patient to make an educated decision.
Law requires a physician to report to the appropriate authorities
A person suspected of elderly abuse
Consent for a persons own medical treatment may be given by a
17 year old who is in the navy
A patient implied consent usually covers
Electrocardiogram because it is a common procedure and of little risk
Tort
A type of civil law ( deals with accidental and intentional harm
Malfeasance is one form of
Malpractice because it is a failure to act or an improper act that results in or causes harm.
A physician may obtain his or her license by any of the following except
Registration because not a process of obtaining license to practice medicine
Advance directives include a
Medical power of attorney
Respondeat superior
“Let the master answer”
A physicians responsibility for the actions of his or her staff
Good Samaritan act does not cover a health care provider who
Volunteers to provide first aid at a charitable f un run
A physician who accepts payment from another physician for the referral of a patient is guilty of
Fee splitting
Failure to act in a manner that a prudent and reasonable person would under similar circumstances is
Negligence
The Four D’s are used to determine malpractice except
Defendant
A minor may consent for all of the following except
Sterilization
