HSF Chpt 5&6

A health care proxy involves:

• a person or business authorized to act on another' behalf

• A social worker, nurse, or trained volunteer who ensures that patients are properly cared for and respected

• A family member or a close friend who is trusted to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient

• the doctor treating the patient and making health care decisions for the patient.

A local newspaper writes damaging information about a prominent physician that is false. This is an example of:

• slander

• libel

• invasion of privacy

• confidentiality

A nurse gives personal information to a local newspaper about a doctor. This is an example of:

• slander

• libel

• invasion of privacy

• confidentiality

A process by which a governmental authority gives permission to a person or health care organization to operate or to work in a profession is:

• licensure

• registration

• certification

• degree

What is a tort?

• a serious criminal offense that carries a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year and possibly the death penalty.

• under criminal law, a wrong committed by one person against another.

• a failure of a professional person to render proper service through reprehensible ignorance or negligence

• under civil law, a wrong committed by one person against another

What corporate document will explain your employer’s policy about reporting illegal or unethical incidences?

• annual report

• confidentiality agreement

• employee manual

• employee bill of rights

The Patient Self Determination Act is a law:

• that outlines a patient's rights while in a hospital

• designed to implement certain basic patient rights and guidelines for nursing home care facilities

• that requires most health care institutions (not individual doctors) inform a patient, at the time of admission enrollment, about their rights under state laws regarding advance directives

• that regulates the sharing of medical information

Licensure, certification, and registration in the health care field are:

• a way for government agencies to control money

• a waste of taxpayer's dollars

• controls that help determine the scope of treatment

• controls that help determine the scope of practice

The Hippocratic Oath established one of the earliest principles that guide physicians, which is:

• "first, do no harm"

• "treat people with kindness and concern"

• " stay up to date on advancements in your field"

• "always do your best"

It is required and expected that every employee will:

• never call in sick

• obey the laws of the city, state, and federal government

• only be late once in a while

• attend work at least 85% of the time