Health Care Law and Ethics Key Terms

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical principle in health care?

• Autonomy
• Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Revenge

What is the purpose of informed consent in health care?

• To protect patient privacy
• To ensure patients understand the risks and benefits of treatment
• To allow providers to perform any procedure they deem necessary
• To prevent patients from taking legal action

Which of the following best describes patient confidentiality?

• Patients have the right to keep their medical information private
• Patients must consent before any of their information is shared
• Providers are legally required to share patient information with regulatory agencies
• Providers can share patient information with anyone they choose

What is the primary purpose of advance directives in health care?

• To allow patients to make treatment decisions in advance
• To protect providers from liability
• To reduce the cost of end-of-life care
• To ensure patients receive the most aggressive treatments possible

Which of the following is a key responsibility of health care providers?

• Maximizing profits
• Reducing patient autonomy
• Ensuring patient safety and quality of care
• Discriminating against certain patient populations

What is the primary role of regulatory agencies in health care?

• To oversee provider practices and compliance with laws
• To determine reimbursement rates for services
• To manage hiring and staffing decisions for health care organizations
• To advocate for patients' rights

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration in ethical decision-making for health care research?

• Informed consent
• Confidentiality of participant data
• Minimizing financial costs
• Assessing potential risks and benefits

Which of the following is the BEST example of a health care disparity?

• Patients of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds receive the same standard of care
• Patients in urban areas have better access to specialists than those in rural areas
• Hospitals in wealthy neighborhoods provide higher-quality services than those in low-income areas
• Patients with private insurance receive the same treatment as those on Medicaid

Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of health care providers according to the presentation?

• Ensuring patient safety and quality of care
• Promoting patient autonomy and decision-making
• Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality
• Maximizing profit margins

Which of the following principles would likely guide a health care provider's decision to withhold treatment that the patient requests?

• Autonomy
• Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Justice