California jurisprudence Questions And Answers(Latest Update 2024_2025)

Which of the following ages represents the earliest that a 16 year old's patient record can be discarded? A) 19 B) 21 C) 23 D) 25 -ANSWER C) Patient records for a minor have to be maintained at least one year after they turn 18 and no less than seven years in total duration. In this instance the patient would be 23 when the records no longer have to be maintained. A) 19 years old satisfies the requirement of the records being maintained for one year after the patient turns 18, but the total number of years would be only three, seven years are required. B) 21 years old equates to five years after discharge, seven years are required. D) 25 years old equates to nine years of maintaining the records, only seven years are required. Law reference guide page 30 A direct access patient has been seen for three sessions, including the evaluation. It has been 40 days since the evaluation, and today's session occurs on a Friday. The patient desires to schedule an additional appointment for the following week. Which of the following days of the week is the LAST day the licensee can see the patient? Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday -ANSWER B) A patient can be seen via direct access for 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. Following that duration, a signature from a physician on the plan of care is required. Including the weekend the 45th day falls upon the following Wednesday. Law reference guide page 29 INCORRECT ANSWERS: A) Tuesday is four days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 44, allowing for one more day prior to the required physician authorization. C) Thursday is six days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 46, which exceeds what is allowed prior to having to obtain physician authorization. D) Friday is seven days from the 40th calendar day. This places the total number of days at 47, which exceeds what is allowed prior to having to obtain physician authorization. Law reference guide page 29 What governing body is responsible for the suspension of physical therapy licenses? A) PTBC B) ABPTS C) FSBPT D) IRB -ANSWER