CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

Which legal doctrine holds physicians responsible for their employees' actions?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Statute of limitations

Answer

Good Samaritan law

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient understands the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives

Answer

Protect the physician from all lawsuits

Answer

Verify insurance coverage

Answer

Document medical history

Question 3

A CMAA discovers a coworker accessing records without a work-related reason. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report to the privacy officer or practice manager

Answer

Ignore it

Answer

Confront the coworker directly

Answer

Access the same records to verify

Question 4

What does 'standard of care' mean in medical law?

Accepted Answer

Care a reasonably competent provider would deliver under similar circumstances

Answer

Maximum treatment level possible

Answer

Minimum staff requirements

Answer

Insurance-approved treatment protocol

Question 5

Which federal law prevents hospitals from turning away patients based on ability to pay?

Accepted Answer

EMTALA

Answer

ACA

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

COBRA

Question 6

What is the statute of limitations in medical malpractice?

Accepted Answer

Time period to file a malpractice lawsuit

Answer

Maximum damages awarded

Answer

Number of expert witnesses required

Answer

Minimum physician experience years