Medical Office Procedures Chapter 2 Exam;
Questions and Answers
abandonment Correct Answer-physicians's leaving a case before the patient
is recovered
arbitration Correct Answer-Resolution of a conflict by a neutral third party
who studies both sides and imposes a settlement.
assault Correct Answer-clear threat of injury
authorization Correct Answer-expressed (stated) permission given by the
physician and required to convey information about a patient to anyone
(including the patient)
battery Correct Answer-operating beyond the patient's given consent.
bioethics Correct Answer-The study of specific ethical questions that arise in
healthcare. The 5 basic principles of bioethics - beneficence, autonomy, justice,
fidelity, and veracity.
compliance Correct Answer-the act of adhearing to legal rules and
regulations as well as high ethical standards through practice and procedures
within the medical practice, in all aspects of medical care.
contributory negligence Correct Answer-failure of the patient to follow the
advice and/or the instructions of the doctor, thus contributing to neglect or an
outcome that may not be satisfactory.
, Medical Office Procedures Chapter 2 Exam;
Questions and Answers
defensive medicine Correct Answer-Excessive medical tests and procedures
performed as a protection against malpractice lawsuits, otherwise regarded as
unnecessary.
deposition Correct Answer-the testimony of a witness made under oath but
not in open court
durable power of attorney Correct Answer-An advance directive that confers
upon a designee the authority to make a variety of legal decisions on behalf of
the grantor, usually including health care decisions
ethics Correct Answer-standards of right and wrong conduct.
etiquette Correct Answer-required social or official usages; code of behavior
express consent Correct Answer-The patients approval, that may be given
either orally or in writing;required for procedures that are not part of routine
care
fraud Correct Answer-Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or
attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights.
Good Samaritan Act Correct Answer-Law protecting doctors from liability
when treating an emergency case.
Questions and Answers
abandonment Correct Answer-physicians's leaving a case before the patient
is recovered
arbitration Correct Answer-Resolution of a conflict by a neutral third party
who studies both sides and imposes a settlement.
assault Correct Answer-clear threat of injury
authorization Correct Answer-expressed (stated) permission given by the
physician and required to convey information about a patient to anyone
(including the patient)
battery Correct Answer-operating beyond the patient's given consent.
bioethics Correct Answer-The study of specific ethical questions that arise in
healthcare. The 5 basic principles of bioethics - beneficence, autonomy, justice,
fidelity, and veracity.
compliance Correct Answer-the act of adhearing to legal rules and
regulations as well as high ethical standards through practice and procedures
within the medical practice, in all aspects of medical care.
contributory negligence Correct Answer-failure of the patient to follow the
advice and/or the instructions of the doctor, thus contributing to neglect or an
outcome that may not be satisfactory.
, Medical Office Procedures Chapter 2 Exam;
Questions and Answers
defensive medicine Correct Answer-Excessive medical tests and procedures
performed as a protection against malpractice lawsuits, otherwise regarded as
unnecessary.
deposition Correct Answer-the testimony of a witness made under oath but
not in open court
durable power of attorney Correct Answer-An advance directive that confers
upon a designee the authority to make a variety of legal decisions on behalf of
the grantor, usually including health care decisions
ethics Correct Answer-standards of right and wrong conduct.
etiquette Correct Answer-required social or official usages; code of behavior
express consent Correct Answer-The patients approval, that may be given
either orally or in writing;required for procedures that are not part of routine
care
fraud Correct Answer-Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or
attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights.
Good Samaritan Act Correct Answer-Law protecting doctors from liability
when treating an emergency case.
