ETHICS | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
In using the law as a way to solve a problem, which of the following is an
example of a regulatory approach? - ANSWERS-Licensure of healthcare
professionals
In using the law as a way to solve a problem, which of the following
statements, if any, is true? - ANSWERS-The federal government has more
resources than the states to finance and enforce laws.
Which of the following are included within the concept of "ethics in
healthcare"? - ANSWERS-ALL OF THE ABOVE:
Bioethics
Professional ethics
Organizational ethics
With regard to the Principles of Medical Ethics adopted by the American
Medical Association (AMA), which of the following statements is true? -
ANSWERS-These principles set forth standards of ethical conduct for
physicians
With regard to the relationship between law and ethics, which of the
following statements, if any, is true? - ANSWERS-In some cases, ethical
duties require us to do more than what is currently required by law.
, What is a complaint? - ANSWERS-A written statement by the plaintiff of how
he or she was harmed by the defendant, including a request for legal relief
such as money damages
Which branch or branches of government make the laws? - ANSWERS-
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
When a court interprets the meaning of a statute, what is the responsibility
of the court? - ANSWERS-To determine and carry out the intent of the
legislature that enacted the statute
When does the law of torts apply to a particular case? - ANSWERS-When a
person commits a wrongful act against another person and that wrongful act
is not based on a breach of contract and might not involve a violation of the
criminal law
What is an appeal? - ANSWERS-apply to a higher court for a reversal of the
decision of a lower court.
Which of the following statements, if any, is true? - ANSWERS-Statutes take
precedence over rules of common law
At the trail, the jury found in favor of the plaintiff and made the defendant
pay $1 million to the plaintiff. Of course, the defendant appealed to the
appellate court. On appeal, the defendant made three arguments, which are
set forth below. Of the following arguments, which argument, if any, is the
least likely to be successful for the defendant on appeal? - ANSWERS-The
jury decided the facts incorrectly because the defendant was telling the truth
about the facts, but the plaintiff was lying about the facts
With regard to a motion by the defendant to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint,
which of the following statements, if any, is true? - ANSWERS-Defendant