EMR Ch.4 (Medical, Ethical and Legal)
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Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the meaning of ethics in emergency medical care?
✔✔A set of moral principles that guide professional behavior.
What is the primary purpose of medical ethics for an EMR?
✔✔To ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the patient.
Why is honesty important in emergency care documentation?
✔✔It ensures the record is accurate, legal, and trustworthy.
What is the definition of consent in medical care?
✔✔Permission given by a patient for treatment.
What is informed consent?
✔✔Permission given after the patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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, What is implied consent?
✔✔Assumed permission when a patient is unresponsive or unable to give consent.
When can a minor give consent for treatment?
✔✔In specific cases allowed by law, such as emancipation or certain medical conditions.
What is the meaning of scope of practice?
✔✔The range of duties and skills an EMR is legally allowed to perform.
Why is it important to stay within your scope of practice?
✔✔To avoid legal consequences and ensure safe care.
What is the meaning of duty to act?
✔✔A legal obligation to provide care when you are on duty.
What is negligence in emergency medical care?
✔✔Failure to provide the standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the meaning of ethics in emergency medical care?
✔✔A set of moral principles that guide professional behavior.
What is the primary purpose of medical ethics for an EMR?
✔✔To ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the patient.
Why is honesty important in emergency care documentation?
✔✔It ensures the record is accurate, legal, and trustworthy.
What is the definition of consent in medical care?
✔✔Permission given by a patient for treatment.
What is informed consent?
✔✔Permission given after the patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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, What is implied consent?
✔✔Assumed permission when a patient is unresponsive or unable to give consent.
When can a minor give consent for treatment?
✔✔In specific cases allowed by law, such as emancipation or certain medical conditions.
What is the meaning of scope of practice?
✔✔The range of duties and skills an EMR is legally allowed to perform.
Why is it important to stay within your scope of practice?
✔✔To avoid legal consequences and ensure safe care.
What is the meaning of duty to act?
✔✔A legal obligation to provide care when you are on duty.
What is negligence in emergency medical care?
✔✔Failure to provide the standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient.
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