Ethical & Legal Responsibilities

Which of the following is an example of implied consent?​

• patient signs a consent form for surgery after discussing the procedure with her physician

• patient makes an appointment and arrives at imaging center for an x-ray

• patient fills out advance directive documents with instructions if she becomes unable to make her own decisions

• patient does not want treatment, but it is given because the physician believes the patient needs it

What does the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act require health care providers to do if they suspect child abuse?​

• report it to the proper authorities

• confront the parents with their suspicions

• treat the child and release him or her to the parents

• document the child's injuries in the medical record so future incidents can be evaluated

Honesty is a guiding principle of health care. Good health care relies on honesty because

• health care relies on technology over communication.

• if you're honest, you tend to have a higher salary.

• it isn't found often between colleagues.

• a patient's trust is important.

Laws can conflict with the moral belief of some members of society.

• true

• false

What is the primary purpose of informed consent in healthcare?

• To ensure patients are aware of the costs of their treatment

• To provide patients with information about their treatment options and obtain their voluntary agreement

• To allow healthcare providers to perform any procedure they deem necessary

• To document the patient's medical history

What is the second component of a legal contract?

• Offer
• Acceptance
• Consideration
• Legality

Which is the best action for health care professionals to take if they believe that their facility has a policy that is not in the best interest of the patients?

• discuss it with their coworkers

• talk with their supervisor about their concerns

• do what they think is best for the patients

• gather the opinions of patients about the issue

Laws are often written on ethical principals and enforce ethical standards.

• True

• False

HIPPA ensures...

• the protection of patient health information
• the standardization of medical billing
• the increase of healthcare costs
• the reduction of patient access to records

What is the Patient Self-Determination Act?

• A guideline for healthcare providers on billing practices.
• A law that mandates all patients must sign for surgery.

• A law that ensures patients are informed of their rights to make decisions about their medical care.

• A regulation that restricts patient access to medical records.