AMCA Medical Law 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits healthcare providers from referring Medicare patients to facilities in which the provider has a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

Stark Law

Answer

The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid patients to entities with which they have a financial relationship.

Question 2

A patient requests copies of their medical records. Under HIPAA, the covered entity must fulfill this request within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide access to medical records within 30 days of the request, with one 30-day extension if needed.

Question 3

Which legal concept holds a physician responsible for the negligent acts of employees acting within the scope of their employment?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') holds employers vicariously liable for employees' negligent acts performed within the scope of employment.

Question 4

A patient signs a form agreeing to general medical treatment upon admission to a clinic. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Expressed consent

Answer

Expressed consent is explicitly given, either verbally or in writing, such as signing an admission consent form.

Question 5

Which act requires hospitals to screen and stabilize any patient presenting to the emergency department regardless of ability to pay?

Accepted Answer

EMTALA

Answer

EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) mandates emergency screening and stabilization for all patients regardless of insurance status.

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

(AMCA) American Medical Certification Association Practice Test

AMCA Medical Law 2