Medical Laws
What is the definition of laws in the context of medical practice?
Laws are structured rules used to govern society.
How are ethics defined in medical practice?
Ethics are a set of moral values guiding individual behavior.
What are the four elements required for a binding medical contract?
Agreement, Consideration, Legal subject matter, Contractual capacity.
Name one right of a patient in medical care.
Following instructions and cooperating in care.
What is the most effective way to prevent malpractice claims?
Proper documentation and patient satisfaction.
Name one area where medical law plays a crucial role.
Medical facility procedures and patient care quality.
What ethical issue arises from new technology in biology and medicine?
Issues like reproductive rights and fetal stem cell research.
What is an implied contract in healthcare?
A contract indicated by the conduct of parties, like a patient rolling up a sleeve for an injection.
What is a patient's responsibility in sharing information?
Share relevant information with the practitioner.
What is the term for stopping care without a qualified substitute?
Abandonment.
What is the classification of a crime against the state in medical law?
Criminal Law.
What is the ethical dilemma associated with rising healthcare costs?
Equal access to expensive treatments regardless of race, age, lifestyle.
What is an expressed contract in healthcare?
A clearly stated or written contract with all elements present.
What is required from a patient regarding medical treatment orders?
Following orders for treatment.
What is the legal term for a medical error that is completely obvious?
Res ipsa loquitur.
What term describes less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year?
Misdemeanor.
What is considered unethical in the use of social media by medical professionals?
Giving medical advice in public or private forums.
What is the physician's consideration in a contract?
Providing a service.
What responsibility does a patient have in terms of financials?
Pay for services provided.
Name one of the four elements of negligence that must be proven in a malpractice suit.
Duty, Derelict, Direct Cause, or Damages.
What type of law deals with crimes against a person?
Civil Law.
What ethical principle is compromised in overbilling for medical services?
Fraud
In contract law, what happens if a physician is not licensed to practice medicine?
It would be a breach of contract.
What is a patient's right concerning treatment decisions?
Being educated about diagnoses and treatment options.
What is one key aspect of risk management in healthcare?
Identifying and tracking possible issues.