Medical lawethics exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Questions with correct Answers Latest How long does a physician have to release records when requested by a patient? - 30 days; 5 days after written consent if medical records are requested for Tx What are the 3 types of torts (aka. Civil wrong, as opposed to a criminal wrong)? - There are basically three types of torts: 1. *Intentional* torts= when doc intentionally causes harm knowing the consequences 2. *Negligence*= 4D's; An act or failure to act (om...

COMLEX LEVEL 2 MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER- it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an accident. the thing speaks for itself Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury or leaves a scalpel insi...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Accurately Solved What is the difference between competency and capacity? - Competency= legal definition Capacity= medical definition --ability to make decisions on their own What are the 2 components of an advance directive? - 1. Living will 2. Durable power of attorney What happens if a durable power of attorney disagrees with the patients living will? - (the living will must ultimately be honored) 1st Step= meet with family and discuss situation (wh...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Level 2 Exam Verified A+ 2023 What is contributory negligence? - it is when a patient voluntary neglects to follow advice leading to injury. If doctors are talking about a patient then when are they considered violating HIPAA? - If they mention the state then they are not in violation of the law. However, if they mention the city then they are screwed. If a patient comes in to the ER with emergency symptoms and they request to be examined or in need of care wha...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Q&A With Complete Solution What are the reportable disease in most US states? - HepA HepB Syphilis Gonorrhea Mumps Measles Rubella Tuberculosis Salmonellosis Shigellosis E.Coli (think food outbreaks) AIDS (not HIV) Varicella Meningitis ***easily spread and/or dangerous diseases need to be reported True or False: Parents can refuse to have their child receive Chemotherapy - False- if parents refuse consent for treatment for a non-emergent, but fa...