CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics 3

Question 1

Which court case established that hospitals have a corporate duty to ensure quality of care?

Accepted Answer

Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital

Answer

Roe v. Wade

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NAACP v. Alabama

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Canterbury v. Spence

Question 2

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

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Age and disability only

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Sexual orientation and gender identity only

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Military status and veteran status

Question 3

What does 'respondeat superior' mean in healthcare liability?

Accepted Answer

An employer is liable for the negligent acts of employees acting within the scope of employment

Answer

The patient must prove negligence

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Physicians are always personally liable

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Hospitals are exempt from malpractice suits

Question 4

A conflict of interest policy in healthcare organizations primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure decisions are made in the organization's best interest rather than personal gain

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Increase executive compensation

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Limit patient access to specialists

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Reduce malpractice premiums

Question 5

Which federal act protects employees who report suspected healthcare fraud from retaliation?

Accepted Answer

False Claims Act whistleblower provisions

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HIPAA

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EMTALA

Answer

Sarbanes-Oxley

Question 6

In healthcare, 'standard of care' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The level and type of care a reasonably competent provider would deliver in similar circumstances

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The minimum billing rate for services

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The highest possible level of care regardless of cost

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Government-mandated treatment protocols