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Chapter Review and Assessment
Short Answer
Explain what is meant by values.
Define medical law and medical ethics.
Why is confidentiality so important in a healthcare setting?
Explain what is meant by arbitration.
What is an advanced directive?
Define the following:
medical malpractice
duty of care
Good Samaritan laws
guardianship
negligence
standard of care
What does DNR mean?
What is another name for civil law?
What do the scales of justice symbolize?
What is the role of the ombudsman in a healthcare setting?
True or False
True or False?
Only a doctor can be sued for malpractice.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Telling your friends that your patient, Jane Maxwell, has a sexually transmitted disease is both unethical and illegal.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Breaking a medical law can lead to losing your professional license.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The standard of reasonable care protects the healthcare worker.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Confidentiality is a relatively recent concern for the medical world.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Breaking a civil law almost always results in imprisonment.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
If something is illegal, it is always unethical.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Good Samaritan laws are the same in every US state.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
If you hear "through the grapevine" that someone is being unethical, you should report the person immediately.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be seen as unethical?
A. being rude to a patient
B. gossiping about a fellow team member
C. ignoring supervisor requests
D. All of the above.
Which scenario would be considered illegal?
A. striking a patient
B. revealing a patient's condition to someone outside the workplace
C. coming to work with an illness
D. Both A and B.
Which of the following could be considered sexual harassment?
A. any unwanted touching by someone in the workplace
B. a male employee telling a female team member that she has really "hot" legs
C. telling a dirty joke
D. All of the above.
The following are reportable incidents,
except
_____.
A. an employee harassing another employee
B. an employee stealing medication
C. an employee making fun of a patient
D. an employee taking a break
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Every patient is entitled to safe care.
B. An emancipated minor is a person over 18 years of age.
C. Insurance policies can be purchased to protect employees from malpractice suits.
D. Reasonable care is a legal protection for healthcare workers.
Professional liability is also known as _____.
A. negligence
B. malpractice
C. reasonable care
D. duty of care
_____ created a law including a privacy provision for patient health records.
A. Civil law
B. Durable power of attorney
C. Good Samaritan laws
D. HIPAA
Ethical behavior includes _____.
A. treating all patients with respect if they show respect to you
B. respecting the privacy of others
C. understanding the limitations of your training
D. B and C only.
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 states that _____.
A. health care institutions must inform the patient of rights under state law at the time of admission
B. a patient can refuse medical or surgical treatment
C. patients have the right to participate in healthcare decisions
D. All of the above.
Which exception can be made for release of patient medical information?
A. A woman's fiancé wants information about her surgery.
B. A concerned citizen wants to know the diagnosis of her next door neighbor.
C. A doctor is ordered by the court to reveal patient medical information.
D. A reporter wants to know the status of a hospitalized celebrity.
Critical Thinking Exercises
At your past jobs, did you ever see unethical or illegal behaviors? If so, did you report such behavior to a supervisor?
Do you think it is unethical to play games, send your friends personal e-mails, or shop online when using a work computer? What could you do on a work computer that would be considered illegal?
Research on the internet to fi nd three cases in which healthcare workers were accused of unethical or illegal behavior. You may also find cases in newspapers as well. In your experience, have you found this type of behavior to be common or uncommon?
What is the difference between values and ethics? Give examples of each.
What would you do if you ever encounter an unethical or even illegal situation in a healthcare facility? Would there be any reason why you wouldn't report such a problem?
When can gossip become unethical or even illegal? Give two examples of cases where gossip can become damaging.
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