ethics
branch of philosophy
applied ethics
practical applications of moral standards
laws
binding rules determined by
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medical ethics
moral conduct to regulate behavior of medical professionals
beneficence
principles of doing good
veil of ignorance
justice-based
three-step ethics model
Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale's approach to ethics
R/O
rule out a diagnosis
gut feeling
decision based on emotion
A problem that occurs when using a duty-based approach to ethics is?
the conflicting opinions regarding what our responsibility is
Moral issues that occur as a result of modern medicinal technology are covered under what specific discipline?
bioethics
When trying to solve an ethical dilemma, it is necessary to...
use logic to determine the solution
The three-step approach to solving ethical dilemma is based on...
asking ourselves...
-how our decision would make us feel if we had to explain our actions to a loved one
-if the intended action is legal
-if the intended action results in a balanced decision
A utilitarian approach to solving ethical dilemmas might be used when?
allocating a limited supply of donor organs
An illegal act is almost always...
unethical
a practical application of ethics is?
applied ethics
An employee who is entitled to a fair hearing in the case of a dismissal from a job is an example of?
rights-based and justice-based ethics
Laws that effect the medical profession...
-often overlap with ethics
-have a binding force
-are determined by a governmental authority
Modern laws...
-may allow some unethical acts such as lying on job applications
-are interpreted by some people to require no ethical responsibility beyond what the law requires
medical etiquette
standards of professional behavior
breach
failure
deposition
oral testimony to be used in court
plaintiff
person who sues another party
defendant
person who is being sued
felony
serious crime such as practicing medicine without a license
misdemeanor
less serious crime such as a traffic violation
waive
give up the right to something
tort part 1
law that covers harm to another person
subpoena
order for a person or documents to appear in court
Precedent
earlier ruling applied to present case
Sources of law include all of the following except:
executive law
Subpoena duces tecum means
"under penalty, take with you"
Stare decisis means
"let the decision stand"
Administrative law cover all of the following except
All of the above
-health department regulations
-licensing of prescription drugs
-internal revenue service regulations
-fraud
The person who brings the action into litigation is called a(n)
plaintiff
A court order that requires a witness to appear in court with certain records is called
subpoena duces tecum
The common law of the past that is based on a decision made by judges is called
case law
The threat of doing bodily harm to another person-stating, for example, "If you wont allow us to continue this procedure, we will have to tie your hands" is
assault
Standard of care refers to the care that
all of the above
-a reasonable person would use
-is ordinary care
-a prudent person would use
-healthcare pros in all specialties must practice
Removing one's clothing in order to allow the physician to a perform a physical exam is a(n)
implied contract
endorsement
sanction
guardian ad litem
court appointed representative
revoked
medical license taken away
respondeat superior
"let the master answer"
statue of limitations
period of time that a patient has to file a lawsuit
discovery rule
begins at the time the injury is noticed or should have been noticed
reciprocity
one state granting a license to a physician in another state
standard of care
ordinary skill that medical practitioners use
Good Samaritan law
law to protect the healthcare professional
non-renewal of license
practicing medicine without a license
According to the Medical Patients Rights Act, patient information
can never be given to a third party
The term for a court-appointed person to represent a minor or unborn child is litigation is
guardian ad litem
Standard of care refers to
-ordinary skill
-type of care given to patients by other practitioners in the same locality
The statue of limitations varies somewhat from state to state but is typically
one to three years
Respondeat superior means that
the employer is liable for the actions of the employee
A process by which a physician in one state is granted a license to practice medicine in another state is
reciprocity
Patients' rights to have their personal privacy respected and their medical records handled with confidentiality is covered in the
Medical Patients Rights Act
The prudent person rule refers to
the information that a reasonable patient would need
When a physician places an ambiguous order, the healthcare professional
-can decline to carry out the order
-should immediately notify the physician
Both physicians and employees are
all of the above
-liable in the lawsuit
-have the same responsibility to protect patient's confidentiality
-operate under the standard of care
-must be trained to perform a procedure before attempting it
HMO
health maintenance organization
EPO
exclusive provider organization
PPO
Preferred provider organization
solo practice
physician practices alone
associate practice
physicians agree to share expenses of the facility
sole proprietorship
one physician may employ others
corporation
managed by a board of directors
third party payer
insurance company
Medicaid
financial assistance for the indigent
Medicare
financial assistance for the elderly
Under this plan, a healthcare provider is paid a set amount based on the category of care provided to the patient
DRG (diagnostic related groups)
Medicare patients who are members of HMOs may now, by law
appeal a denial of treatment
A type of managed care in which the selection of providers is limited to a defined group who are all paid on a modified fee-for-service basis is a(n)
exclusive provider organization (EPO)
a legal agreement in which physicians agree to share a facility and staff but not the profits and losses is a(n)
associate practice
the advantage of a corporation is that is
-offers protection from loss of individual assets
-may offer fringe benefits
-will remain in effect after the death of a member
a physician who is board certified may be addressed as
-diplomat
-fellow
MCOs are able to manage costs by
-shifting some financial risk back to physicians
-shifting some financial risk back to hospitals
This federal legislation provides healthcare for indigent persons and is administered by individual states
Medicaid
the managed care system
-has a gatekeeper to determine who recieve medical treatments
-provides a mechanism for approval
-provides care for a fixed monthly fee
-includes HMOs, PPOs, and EPO's
the American college of surgeons confers a fellowship degree upon its applicants
-when they complete additional training
-when they have documentation of 50 surgical cases during the previous three years [Show Less]