Section 5 - Ethical Behavior Flashcards
1
Q
What is ethical behavior?
A
Entails conforming to a standard of right and wrong to avoid harming the patient in any way
2
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: Negligence, Battery, and Breach of Duty are examples of unethical behavior.
A
TRUE
3
Q
According to the patient’s bill of rights, can the patient choose to decline medical treatment?
A
YES
4
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: You must tell the patient the test being performed if they ask.
A
TRUE
5
Q
Are you, as the phlebotomist, ever allowed to give a patient their test results?
A
NO
6
Q
What is a failure to give appropriate care called?
A
Malpractice