CCM Ethics, Advocacy, & Legal Issues 2

Question 1

A case manager discovers that a client's family member has been making financial decisions without the client's consent. Which legal concept is most relevant to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Elder financial abuse

Answer

Unauthorized financial decision-making by a family member constitutes elder financial abuse, a reportable legal violation.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following is a permitted disclosure of protected health information WITHOUT patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Reporting to public health authorities for disease surveillance

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to public health authorities for surveillance, investigation, and prevention of communicable diseases without patient authorization.

Question 3

A client with moderate dementia refuses a recommended medication. The case manager should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's decision-making capacity

Answer

Assessing decision-making capacity is the first step before determining the appropriate course of action regarding a refusal.

Question 4

The ethical principle of JUSTICE in case management is best demonstrated by:

Accepted Answer

Allocating scarce resources fairly and equitably across a client population

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable distribution of resources and services across populations without discrimination.

Question 5

A case manager is pressured by a supervisor to deny a medically necessary service to reduce costs. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the client and escalate through proper channels

Answer

Case managers are ethically obligated to advocate for clients and use internal escalation channels when client rights are at risk.

(CCM) Certified Care Manager Practice Test

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CCM Ethics, Advocacy, & Legal Issues 2