CTP Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Which ethical principle is MOST directly implicated when a telehealth provider fails to disclose limitations of remote diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent / Autonomy

Answer

Failing to disclose limitations of remote diagnosis violates informed consent, which is rooted in the ethical principle of patient autonomy.

Question 2

When a minor patient seeks confidential reproductive health services via telehealth, which framework primarily governs disclosure to parents?

Accepted Answer

State minor consent laws

Answer

State minor consent laws determine whether minors may consent to certain services confidentially and whether parents can access those records.

Question 3

A telehealth organization uses a patient's de-identified data for a research study without IRB approval. Which framework is most likely violated?

Accepted Answer

The Common Rule (45 CFR Part 46) and research ethics standards

Answer

The Common Rule requires IRB oversight for human subjects research, even when data appears de-identified, depending on how identifiability is assessed.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following constitutes a permissible disclosure of PHI without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations (TPO)

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI without patient authorization for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO) purposes.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key feature of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?

Accepted Answer

It streamlines the process for physicians to obtain licenses in multiple member states

Answer

The IMLC is an agreement among member states that expedites the licensing process for physicians seeking licenses in multiple states, but does not replace individual state licenses.

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CTP Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 3