Legal Issues, Scope of Practice

Rules, regulations, and laws, though they may vary from state to state or region to region, that govern the practice of healthcare providers are considered to be:

• protocols

• scope of practice

• advanced directives

• negligence

Permission for treatment obtained directly from a patient who is in need of care is

• written consent

• emancipated consent

• expressed consent

• implied consent

Patient who are able to legally consent for their treatment are also able to decline treatment. This is more commonly referred to as

• healthy care proxy

• advanced directives

• expressed consent

• refusal of care

The purpose of the Good Samaritan law is to:

• provide total legal protection from being sued to all healthcare professionals

• afford protection to healthcare workers who commit negligent acts

• protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith

• encourage citizens to learn first aid

A 21 year old patient collided with another player while playing soccer. Bystanders note he briefly lost consciousness. He is awake, but cannot remember where he is. He states he does not wish to be transported to the hospital. Which one of the following reasons best describes why this patient cannot refuse care?

• He is only 21 years old.

• His mental status is altered.

• He previously lost consciousness.

• A parent is not on scene.

What is it called when a patient decides not to undergo a treatment?

• implied

• scope of practice

• expressed consent

• refusal of care

What is the obligation of a healthcare provider to provide care to a patient?

• implied

• duty to act

• expressed consent

• refusal of care

What is a sign that a patient may not be able to give consent?

• implied

• scope of practice

• expressed consent

• His mental status is altered.