CMA Medical Law and Ethics 4

Question 1

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the 'minimum necessary' standard means:

Accepted Answer

Only the minimum amount of PHI needed for a task should be used or disclosed

Answer

The minimum necessary standard requires that access to and disclosure of PHI be limited to only what is needed to accomplish the intended purpose.

Question 2

A physician terminates the patient-physician relationship without giving the patient adequate notice or a referral. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Abandonment

Answer

Medical abandonment occurs when a provider unilaterally ends a patient relationship without proper notice or ensuring continuity of care.

Question 3

Which law established federal criminal penalties for healthcare fraud and abuse, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud?

Accepted Answer

Health Care Fraud Statute (18 U.S.C. § 1347)

Answer

The Health Care Fraud Statute (18 U.S.C. § 1347) makes it a federal crime to knowingly execute a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program.

Question 4

What is the legal concept that sets the time limit within which a malpractice lawsuit must be filed?

Accepted Answer

Statute of limitations

Answer

The statute of limitations defines the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated; it varies by state for malpractice claims.

Question 5

A medical assistant is asked to witness a patient's signature on an informed consent form. The MA's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient is competent and signing voluntarily

Answer

As a witness, the MA's role is to attest that the patient appeared competent and signed voluntarily, not to provide medical explanations.

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CMA Medical Law and Ethics 4