Professional Practice Flashcards
What is the CME requirement to maintain NCCPA certification?
100 CME credits every two years, with at least 50 category 1 CME credits
What is the principle of autonomy in medical ethics?
Autonomy refers to a patient’s right to make their own medical decisions.
What is the principle of beneficence in medical ethics?
Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the patient to promote well-being.
What is the principle of nonmaleficence in medical ethics?
Nonmaleficence means ‘do no harm’—avoiding actions that could harm the patient.
What is the principle of justice in medical ethics?
Justice requires fair and equitable treatment of all patients.
What are the four components of informed consent?
Decision-making capacity, voluntary agreement, disclosure of information, comprehension.
What does HIPAA protect?
HIPAA protects patient health information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
What is the purpose of an advance directive?
An advance directive allows a patient to outline their healthcare wishes in case they become incapacitated.
What is the role of a healthcare proxy?
A healthcare proxy is a designated individual who makes medical decisions on behalf of a patient.
When can confidentiality be legally breached?
When there is a risk of harm to the patient or others (e.g., abuse, communicable diseases, threats of violence).
What is the purpose of malpractice insurance?
Malpractice insurance protects healthcare professionals against liability for patient harm due to negligence.
What are the key elements required to prove medical malpractice?
Duty to the patient, breach of duty, causation, damages.
What is the role of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?
The NPDB collects and reports data on medical malpractice payments and disciplinary actions.
What is the difference between negligence and gross negligence in healthcare?
Negligence is failure to meet standard care; gross negligence is extreme disregard for patient safety.
What is the purpose of Good Samaritan laws?
Good Samaritan laws protect healthcare providers from liability when providing emergency care in good faith.
What are the legal requirements for reporting child abuse?
Healthcare professionals are legally required to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
What is the role of the Joint Commission in healthcare?
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies healthcare organizations for quality and safety.
What are the different types of advanced directives?
Types include living wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare, and POLST forms.
What is the Stark Law and how does it affect healthcare providers?
The Stark Law prohibits physician self-referrals for certain healthcare services where financial gain is involved.
What is the Anti-Kickback Statute and how does it impact medical practice?
The Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits financial incentives for patient referrals.
What is an incident report and when should it be completed?
An incident report documents adverse events, errors, or near-misses in healthcare settings.
