EOCA MA 3

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What is meant by the “litigious nature of today’s society”?

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Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past.

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The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a

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living will.

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A legal instrument that authorizes a person to act as the agent of the grantor is called a

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power of attorney.

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An informed consent form must address which of the following? Risks and benefits of the procedure, Reasonable alternatives to the procedure, Risks and benefits of not performing the procedure, All of the above

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All of the above

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The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is called

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malfeasance.

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The improper performance of a lawful act is called

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misfeasance.

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The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called

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nonfeasance.

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A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with

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battery.

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A set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health information is

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HIPAA.

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Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent? Patient’s diagnosis, if known; Risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment; Alternative treatments;

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All of the above