CCMA Medical Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'informed consent'?

Accepted Answer

A patient's permission to proceed with treatment after being fully educated about the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives

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Any verbal agreement between a patient and physician

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A form signed by the patient before entering the medical office

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Consent given by a patient's family member on their behalf

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a patient's protected health information (PHI) may be disclosed without authorization for:

Accepted Answer

Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO)

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Marketing purposes by the healthcare provider

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Informing the patient's employer of their diagnosis

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Reporting test results to a patient's family member

Question 3

A patient who signs a release of information form is exercising which legal right?

Accepted Answer

Right to authorize disclosure of their PHI

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Right to refuse treatment

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Right to access their medical records

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Right to amend their medical record

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of medical malpractice?

Accepted Answer

A physician failing to diagnose appendicitis in a patient who later dies due to that failure

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A physician charging above average fees for services

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A patient leaving the office without scheduling a follow-up

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A medical assistant being rude to a patient

Question 5

The concept of 'respondeat superior' in healthcare means:

Accepted Answer

Employers may be held legally responsible for the negligent acts of their employees performed within the scope of employment

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Patients have the right to refuse treatment

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A physician must report communicable diseases to public health authorities

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A healthcare provider must obtain second opinions before surgery

Question 6

A physician who abandons a patient without proper notice is guilty of:

Accepted Answer

Medical abandonment

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Assault

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Breach of confidentiality

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Defamation