Course description:
Major topics include: an overview of the legalities and ethical behavior associated with a medical practice/facility, examination of laws, regulations and other legal considerations applicable to the healthcare profession, combined with exploration of ethical and bio-ethical issues.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
Study Guide PowerPoint
End of Course Review PowerPoint
Practice Questions
Exam:
100 questions, all multiple choice
2 hours to complete
Sample questions:
1) Transplanting animal tissues and organs into humans is called
A. Xenotransplantation.
B. Gene cloning.
C. Therapeutic cloning.
D. Gene transplantation.
2) An employee of a hospital is injured on the job and files for workers' compensation. Which of the following types of state compensation benefits would be available to this injured worker?
A. Permanent disability indemnity in the form of weekly cash payments.
B. A lump sum for a temporary disability.
C. Weekly cash payments for living expenses.
D. Salary replacement.
3) Which of the following must be in writing?
A. Third-party contract for health care coverage.
B. Implied contract.
C. Expressed contract.
D. Employment contract
4) In which of the following examples would patient authorization for release of his or her medical record be waived?
A. For an insurance claim.
B. For medical injuries sustained in an auto accident.
C. When a subpoena duces tecum is issued.
D. When a patient dies.
5) A patient has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and it is determined that death is imminent. What type of care would best serve this patient?
A. Curative
B. Experimental
C. Hospitalization
D. Surgical
Answers:
C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B