Quiz 2 Questions Flashcards
The prudent person rule is a federal law that protects the healthcare professional who provides emergency care from liability. (T/F)
False
Administrative law is the branch of public law that converts regulations set by government agencies. (T/F)
True
Accreditation is usually voluntary. (T/F)
True
A court order that requires a witness to appear in court with certain records is called:
Subpeona duces tecum
Stare decisis means:
“Let the decision stand”
For what are healthcare practitioners legally liable?
For actions of their employees, performed in the course of employment
Criminal law…
Involves crimes against the state
Licensure to practice medicine is done by:
Each individual state
The authority that governs the practice of medicine…
Medical practice act
When a patient grows up his sleeve to have his blood pressure taken, he is demonstrating…
Implied contract
Credentialing process where applicants who meet specific requirements may receive a certification
Certification
The determination of the duties or procedures that a person may or may not perform under the auspices of a specific healthcare professional’s license
Scope of practice
Official authorization or approval for conforming to a specified standard for healthcare, education, programs, healthcare, facilities, and manage care facilities
Accreditation
State laws written for the express purpose of governing the practice of specific healthcare professionals
Practice acts
The system in which financing, administration, and delivery of healthcare, are combined to provide medical services to subscribers for a prepaid fee
Managed care
