CMAS Healthcare Laws & Ethics

Question 1

What does HIPAA primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Patient health information

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Billing procedures.

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Insurance policies.

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Medical licensing.

Question 2

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Patient agreement after full disclosure

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Consent without information.

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Legal contract.

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Insurance approval.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Guide ethical behavior

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Regulate billing.

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Limit patient access.

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Certify doctors.

Question 4

What is negligence in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Failure to meet care standards

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Intentional harm.

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Legal consent.

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Patient refusal.

Question 5

What is confidentiality in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Protecting patient information

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Sharing information openly.

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Selling patient data.

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Ignoring privacy.

Question 6

What legal document appoints someone to make healthcare decisions if a patient is incapacitated?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare power of attorney

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Living will.

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Durable power of attorney.

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Consent form.

Question 7

What is the role of ethics committees in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Review ethical dilemmas

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Review financial audits.

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Manage staff.

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Set insurance rates.

Question 8

What does patient advocacy involve?

Accepted Answer

Supporting patient rights

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Making decisions for patients.

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Ignoring patient concerns.

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Billing patients.

Question 9

Why is compliance important in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Ensures legal adherence

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Reduces paperwork.

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Speeds up care.

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Increases profits.