CCSP Medical and Legal Aspects 5

Question 1

A CCSP is asked to sign off on a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) for a high school athlete. Which finding would be the STRONGEST absolute contraindication to contact sports participation?

Accepted Answer

Atlantoaxial instability with neurological symptoms

Answer

Atlantoaxial instability with neurological symptoms represents a significant risk of catastrophic spinal cord injury and is an absolute contraindication to contact sports.

Question 2

When a CCSP practices under a 'Good Samaritan' law at an athletic event, which protection does this law MOST commonly provide?

Accepted Answer

Protection from civil liability for emergency care rendered in good faith outside of professional duties

Answer

Good Samaritan laws typically protect healthcare providers from civil liability when rendering emergency care in good faith, voluntarily, and without expectation of compensation.

Question 3

An athlete's electronic health record (EHR) is inadvertently accessed by an unauthorized staff member. Which federal law governs the reporting obligation for this breach?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals, HHS, and sometimes media outlets when unsecured protected health information is breached.

Question 4

Which element of negligence requires the CCSP to have an established provider-patient relationship before a legal duty of care is owed?

Accepted Answer

Duty

Answer

The element of 'duty' in negligence law requires that a provider-patient relationship exist, establishing a legal obligation for the clinician to provide appropriate care.

Question 5

A CCSP working at a marathon event treats a runner who then collapses and sustains further injury. To prevail in a malpractice claim, the plaintiff must prove all four elements of negligence EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

That the chiropractor intended to cause harm

Answer

Negligence does not require proof of intent to harm; the four elements are duty, breach, causation, and damages — intent is an element of intentional torts, not negligence.

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CCSP Medical and Legal Aspects 5