Questions Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of healthcare law?
To regulate the delivery of healthcare services and protect patients’ rights.
True or False: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to protect patient privacy.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act provides guidelines for the use of electronic health records.
HITECH
What does the term ‘informed consent’ refer to in healthcare law?
The process by which a patient voluntarily confirms their willingness to undergo a particular treatment after being informed of the risks and benefits.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? A) Individual mandate B) Employer mandate C) Medicare expansion D) Direct patient payments
D) Direct patient payments
What is the role of the Joint Commission in healthcare?
To accredit and certify healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.
True or False: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospitals to provide care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
True
What does ‘malpractice’ mean in the context of healthcare law?
Professional negligence by a healthcare provider that results in harm to a patient.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a requirement under HIPAA? A) Mandatory reporting of all patient information B) Patient access to their medical records C) Unlimited sharing of patient data D) No patient privacy rights
B) Patient access to their medical records
What is the significance of the Stark Law?
It prohibits physician self-referral for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
True or False: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.
True
What does the term ‘scope of practice’ refer to?
The procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act protects whistleblowers in the healthcare industry.
False Claims
What is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)?
A type of health insurance plan that requires members to receive care from a network of providers.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a violation of patient confidentiality? A) Discussing a patient’s case with their consent B) Sharing a patient’s information with an unauthorized party C) Storing patient records securely D) None of the above
B) Sharing a patient’s information with an unauthorized party
What is the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in healthcare?
To protect the rights of employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
True or False: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulates the prescription of controlled substances.
True
What is meant by ‘duty of care’ in healthcare law?
The legal obligation of healthcare providers to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm patients.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act requires healthcare providers to report adverse events.
Patient Safety
What is the main goal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
To increase the quality and affordability of health insurance.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common legal issue in healthcare? A) Patient abandonment B) Informed consent C) Medical errors D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: Advanced directives are legal documents that allow patients to outline their preferences for medical treatment.
True
What does ‘standard of care’ refer to?
The level of care that a reasonably competent healthcare provider would provide under similar circumstances.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act established the National Health Service Corps.
Public Health Service
