Mass Casualty, Federal Regulations (HIPAA, EMTALA), Patient Consent For Treatment

Question 1

allows appropriate treatment in an emergency, as in unresponsive patient

Answer 1

implied consent

Question 2

agreement to treatment, signs paperwork

Answer 2

express consent

Question 3

patient understands risks and benefits of the proposed treatment, is nor under the influence, and has legal capacity to make the decision

Answer 3

informed consent

Question 4

ensuring needed treatment when an individual refuse case, ie suicidal, delusional, dementia

Answer 4

involuntary consent

Question 5

applies to any patient who comes to the emergency department requesting examination or treatment for a medical condition; must be provided w/ a medical screening exam performed by a qualified medical provider

Answer 5

COBRA applies to…

Question 6

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Answer 6

COBRA

Question 7

Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act

Answer 7

EMTALA

Question 8

meant to protect patients from “dumping” practices in which hospitals transferred patients based on their ability or lack of ability to pay

Answer 8

COBRA & EMTALA

Question 9

enacted to prevent/limit access to personal health information; required to secure electronic medical records

Answer 9

Health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)