CHE Healthcare Law and Ethics

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits healthcare providers from referring patients to facilities in which the provider has a financial interest?

Accepted Answer

Stark Law

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HIPAA

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EMTALA

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Anti-Kickback Statute

Question 2

The principle of 'beneficence' in healthcare ethics requires that providers:

Accepted Answer

Act in the best interest of the patient

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Avoid causing harm to patients

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Respect patient autonomy

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Distribute resources fairly

Question 3

Under EMTALA, hospital emergency departments must:

Accepted Answer

Provide a medical screening exam to all patients regardless of ability to pay

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Treat only insured patients

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Transfer unstable patients immediately

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Require payment before treatment

Question 4

Which ethical principle supports a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own care?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

Question 5

The False Claims Act imposes liability on individuals and companies that:

Accepted Answer

Submit fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government

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Fail to report patient safety incidents

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Violate HIPAA privacy rules

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Discriminate against employees

Question 6

An advance directive that appoints someone to make healthcare decisions on behalf of an incapacitated patient is called a:

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

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Living will

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Do-not-resuscitate order

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