ch. 5 law and ethics

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Normal, acceptance behavior in our society is called etiquette.

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true

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Normal, acceptance behavior in our society is called etiquette.

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true

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In order to release medical information to another source the patient must sign a release form.

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false

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In most states, a doctor is required to report deaths.

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true

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Oppression refers to putting a person through cruel and unjust hardships with conscious disregard of rights. True or False?

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true

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The legal nature of the doctor-patient relationship is that of a partnership.

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false

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The branch of the law that compensates individuals for injury is called tort law.

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true

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The duty to tell the truth is known as veracity.

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true

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Laws which have been enacted by a legislative body called enactments.

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false

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Medical ethics are the rules and standards governing the conduct of the members of the health care profession.

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true