COMLEX ETHICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - Answer -it is when an employer is
responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same
thing.
what is res ipsa loquitur? - Answer -it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an
accident. Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury.
What is contributory negligence? - Answer -it is when a patient voluntary neglects to
follow advice leading to injury.
What is the payment system known as capitation? What form of insurance is it seen in?
- Answer -Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount regardless of what kind
of services the patient needs. Think of it as the insurance putting a cap on the amount
you can make. It is seen in HMO
How is the physicians mistake judged against? - Answer -it's based on what a
reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar
circumstances.
what is respondeat superior? - Answer -an employee's responsibility for their
employees actions. Includes duty owned to the patient, breached of duty, damages,
respondeat superior.
What is res ipsa loquitir? - Answer -physician acted negligently because a harmful
accident occured. Duty to patient, breach of duty, damages res ipsa loquitir.
in what case is a child considered emancipated? - Answer -emancipation of a child is
considered when they are allowed to make a decision about medical treatment on their
own. Such cases are pregnancy, Armed forces, or living away from home. Also if she
has a kid and supports it. They are also treated when there's an emergency situation
and you cannot delay treatment.
when is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? - Answer -intentional act
that leads to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a physician goes in to
remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it without the patient's
permission.
what is one requirement of negligence? - Answer -it leads to injury!
If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure what must
you say? - Answer -You must state your years of experience. You must fully answer
every patient's question regarding consent.
What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - Answer -it is when an employer is
responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same
thing.
what is res ipsa loquitur? - Answer -it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an
accident. Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury.
What is contributory negligence? - Answer -it is when a patient voluntary neglects to
follow advice leading to injury.
What is the payment system known as capitation? What form of insurance is it seen in?
- Answer -Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount regardless of what kind
of services the patient needs. Think of it as the insurance putting a cap on the amount
you can make. It is seen in HMO
How is the physicians mistake judged against? - Answer -it's based on what a
reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar
circumstances.
what is respondeat superior? - Answer -an employee's responsibility for their
employees actions. Includes duty owned to the patient, breached of duty, damages,
respondeat superior.
What is res ipsa loquitir? - Answer -physician acted negligently because a harmful
accident occured. Duty to patient, breach of duty, damages res ipsa loquitir.
in what case is a child considered emancipated? - Answer -emancipation of a child is
considered when they are allowed to make a decision about medical treatment on their
own. Such cases are pregnancy, Armed forces, or living away from home. Also if she
has a kid and supports it. They are also treated when there's an emergency situation
and you cannot delay treatment.
when is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? - Answer -intentional act
that leads to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a physician goes in to
remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it without the patient's
permission.
what is one requirement of negligence? - Answer -it leads to injury!
If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure what must
you say? - Answer -You must state your years of experience. You must fully answer
every patient's question regarding consent.
