CMI CMI Client Relations & Project Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of providing a 'rough sketch' stage to a client during a medical illustration project?

Accepted Answer

To allow the client to approve composition, content, and accuracy before final rendering begins

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To bill for early work

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To demonstrate software proficiency

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To satisfy AMI portfolio requirements

Question 2

Which communication practice is most important when working with a physician subject-matter expert on a complex surgical illustration?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling iterative review checkpoints tied to sketch, intermediate, and final stages

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Sending completed finals for one-time review

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Limiting communication to email only

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Waiting until the illustration is complete before seeking input

Question 3

In medical illustration project management, a 'kill fee' provision protects the illustrator in which situation?

Accepted Answer

When a client cancels a project after work has begun

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When the client requests expedited delivery

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When the illustrator misses a deadline

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When a subcontractor is needed

Question 4

Which project management tool category is most commonly used by medical illustrators to track multi-deliverable projects with client review cycles?

Accepted Answer

Task/project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Basecamp

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Accounting software

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3D rendering software

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Stock image databases

Question 5

What does 'scope creep' mean in the context of a medical illustration contract?

Accepted Answer

Gradual accumulation of unplanned additions to the project beyond the original agreement

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Color gamut expansion in final files

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Extension of the usage license territory

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Increasing image resolution beyond specifications

Question 6

When a medical illustrator must obtain patient images from a hospital for reference, which legal requirement must first be satisfied?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA-compliant patient authorization or de-identification

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Hospital billing approval

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AMI membership verification

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State medical board notification