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Healthcare Ethics and Legal Standards Flashcards

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  1. What is the legal term for unauthorized touching of a patient without consent?

    Answer: Battery

    Battery in a healthcare context is the intentional unauthorized touching of a patient, even if no harm results.

  2. EMTALA requires emergency departments to do which of the following?

    Answer: Provide emergency screening and stabilization regardless of ability to pay

    EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) requires hospitals to screen and stabilize any patient presenting to an ED regardless of payment ability.

  3. What does the ethical principle of veracity require of healthcare providers?

    Answer: Telling patients the truth

    Veracity is the ethical principle that requires healthcare providers to be truthful and honest with patients.

  4. Which of the following must be kept confidential under HIPAA?

    Answer: Patient's treatment plan and medical history

    HIPAA protects all individually identifiable health information, including treatment plans and medical histories, known as PHI.

  5. A healthcare provider reporting suspected child abuse is an example of what?

    Answer: Mandatory reporting requirement

    Mandatory reporting laws require healthcare providers to report suspected abuse or neglect to protect vulnerable individuals.

  6. What is the purpose of malpractice insurance for healthcare providers?

    Answer: To protect providers financially against negligence claims

    Malpractice insurance protects healthcare providers from financial liability in cases where they are sued for negligence or errors.

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