Medical Ethics & Patient Rights Flashcards
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A collector notices that the test requisition lists an incorrect patient date of birth. The ethically correct action is to:
Answer: Clarify and correct the discrepancy before collecting the specimen
Discrepancies in patient identifiers must be resolved before collection to ensure accurate patient-specimen matching.
Which of the following best describes 'implicit bias' in healthcare collection settings?
Answer: Unconscious attitudes that may affect patient care without awareness
Implicit bias involves unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can unintentionally influence clinical interactions and patient care.
A patient who is incarcerated arrives with a correctional officer present during specimen collection. The patient's right to privacy:
Answer: Still applies to the extent possible given security requirements
Incarcerated individuals retain certain privacy rights, and collectors should protect patient dignity and confidentiality to the extent security protocols allow.
A collector is asked by a patient's family member to share test results over the phone. The collector should:
Answer: Release results only with a signed HIPAA authorization from the patient
Test results may only be released to authorized individuals, which requires a valid HIPAA authorization signed by the patient.
When a patient with limited English proficiency needs specimen collection instructions, the best practice is to:
Answer: Use a qualified medical interpreter or approved translation service
Qualified medical interpreters ensure accurate communication and protect patient rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The principle of justice in medical ethics, as applied to specimen collection, means:
Answer: Providing fair and equitable care to all patients regardless of background
Justice requires that all patients receive equitable treatment and that care is distributed fairly without discrimination.
A collector who witnesses a colleague deliberately mislabeling a specimen is ethically obligated to:
Answer: Report the incident to a supervisor or compliance officer
Witnessing intentional specimen mislabeling is a patient safety issue that must be reported through proper channels.