CCM Ethical & Legal Issues in Care Management

Question 1

Which ethical principle requires care managers to act in the best interest of the patient, even when it conflicts with other considerations?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence obligates care managers to actively promote the patient's wellbeing and act for their benefit.

Question 2

A patient refuses a recommended treatment despite the care manager's advice. Which ethical principle supports the patient's right to make this decision?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy recognizes a competent patient's right to make their own informed healthcare decisions, including the right to refuse treatment.

Question 3

The principle of 'first, do no harm' in care management is associated with which ethical concept?

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence

Answer

Non-maleficence, derived from the Latin 'primum non nocere,' requires care managers to avoid actions that cause unnecessary harm to patients.

Question 4

Which ethical principle requires care managers to distribute resources fairly and equitably among all patients?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice requires that care managers treat patients fairly and allocate resources equitably without discrimination.

Question 5

A care manager discovers a colleague is falsifying patient documentation. According to the CCMC Code of Professional Conduct, the most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the misconduct through appropriate channels

Answer

The CCMC Code of Professional Conduct requires care managers to report unethical or illegal conduct through proper organizational or regulatory channels.

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CCM Ethical & Legal Issues in Care Management