Ethics Lecture

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a healthcare professional?

• Protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Use approved methods for which you are licensed

• Ignore safety precautions

• Treat all patients equally

Multiple Choice

What is the average medical malpractice settlement in the US?

• $329,565

• $1,000,000

• $100,000

• $6.3 billion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes malpractice from negligence?

• Malpractice is typically done knowingly, while negligence is typically done unknowingly.

• Negligence is specific to professionals, while malpractice can occur in various fields.

• Malpractice involves lack of reasonable care, while negligence involves professional misconduct.

• Negligence always involves harm to others, while malpractice does not.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of knowingly doing harm?

• A nurse performing surgery

• A veterinarian treating a person

• A farrier floating teeth on a horse

• Not giving a rabies shot to someone who found a dead bat

Open Ended

In your group, list three examples of UNKNOWINGLY doing harm in a professional setting.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of unknowingly doing harm in a healthcare setting?

• Leaving a surgical sponge inside a patient

• Administering medication as prescribed

• Documenting patient care accurately

• Reporting defective equipment immediately

Open Ended

What are some other ways that patients’ rights may be violated? List three examples.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered violations of patient rights related to privacy?(Multiple answers)

• Invasion of privacy

• Not obtaining informed consent

• Sharing privileged communications

• Physical abuse

Multiple Choice

Which legislation protects patients’ rights by regulating how their Protected Health Information (PHI) is stored, transferred, and accessed?

• HIPAA

• ADA

• GINA

• OBRA

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a provision of HIPAA?

• Limits exclusions for healthcare coverage

• Promotes usage of Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)

• Establishes requirements for group health plans

• Mandates universal health insurance for all citizens

Multiple Select

Which of the following are commonly included in employers' ethical codes for healthcare professionals?

• Put saving the life above all else

• Treat patients equally

• Pursue continuing education

• Increase hospital profits

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of advanced directives?

• Living Will

• Medical Power of Attorney (POA)

• Health Savings Account

• Patient Consent Form

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of having advanced directives?

• Reduces conflict between family members

• Increases medical costs

• Makes decisions easier for family members

• Provides direction to medical professionals about your preferences

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions help protect you as an employee in a healthcare setting?

• Only perform procedures you can legally perform

• Share patient information with friends

• Report errors/mistakes immediately

• Treat all patients equally