Legal and Ethical Principles Overview

What are three types of corporate negligence?

• Failure to supervise, Inadequate policies, Lack of proper staffing.

• Excessive marketing, Poor customer service, Inadequate training.

• High employee turnover, Lack of innovation, Poor financial management.

• Inadequate technology, Poor communication, Excessive regulation.

What is an EMC under EMTALA?

• Emergency Medical Condition.

• Emergency Management Committee.

• Emergency Medical Care.

• Emergency Medical Coverage.

What is the mature minor doctrine?

• Mature minors can consent based on understanding.

• Mature minors are not allowed to make any medical decisions.

• Mature minors must always have parental consent for treatment.

• Mature minors can only consent if they are over 18 years old.

What is a Qui Tam Relator?

• A person who exposes fraud for a reward.

• A legal term for a whistleblower in corporate law.

• An individual who represents a company in court.

• A type of financial compensation for legal services.

Are laws always ethical?

• Yes, laws are always ethical.

• No, laws are not always ethical. Example: Segregation laws were legal but unethical.

• Laws are ethical only if they are enforced.

• Laws can be ethical or unethical depending on the situation.

What does HCQIA stand for?

• Health Care Quality Improvement Act

• Health Care Quality Insurance Act

• Health Care Quality Initiative Act

• Health Care Quality Improvement Agency

What government office enforces HIPAA?

• The Office for Civil Rights.

• The Department of Health and Human Services.

• The Federal Trade Commission.

• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

What is the role of the Legislative branch of government?

• The Legislative enforces laws.

• The Legislative interprets laws.

• The Legislative creates laws.

• The Legislative advises the President.

What are the four elements of the tort of negligence?

• Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages.

• Intent, Negligence, Liability, and Compensation.

• Duty, Intent, Causation, and Liability.

• Breach, Damages, Intent, and Responsibility.

What is the statute of limitations for a child harmed during birth in NC?

• Before age 10.

• Before age 5.

• Before age 15.

• Before age 12.