CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 3

Question 1

What ethical principle requires healthcare providers to 'do no harm'?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Nonmaleficence, from 'primum non nocere,' requires avoiding causing harm to patients.

Question 2

Under which federal law can a patient access their complete medical record?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule grants patients the right to access, inspect, and copy their PHI in the designated record set.

Question 3

Which scenario constitutes patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Terminating the relationship without reasonable notice to find another provider

Answer

Abandonment occurs when a physician unilaterally ends the relationship without adequate notice and time to find another provider.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a living will?

Accepted Answer

Specify wishes for end-of-life medical treatment

Answer

A living will documents a patient's wishes for medical treatment when they cannot communicate decisions, particularly regarding life-sustaining measures.

Question 5

What does the ADA require of a medical office?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations for equal access to healthcare

Answer

The ADA requires reasonable accommodations to ensure patients with disabilities have equal access to healthcare services.

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CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 3