A patient of yours has gone to the hospital to obtain a copy of her medical record for her own review. The hospital refuses to release them to her on the grounds that she must provide an adequate reason for wishing to see the records. She has come to see you to ask if this is true and how can she get her records. What should you tell her?

A patient of yours has gone to the hospital to obtain a copy of her medical record for her own review. The hospital refuses to release them to her on the grounds that she must provide an adequate reason for wishing to see the records. She has come to see you to ask if this is true and how can she get her records. What should you tell her?

After having completed a study that involved the collection of tissue from the subjects, an investigator wishes to perform additional analysis of the archived tissue samples. This nature of this analysis was not explicitly stated in the original consent form. Should the investigator be required to obtain explicit consent for the new research?

A pediatrician in a group practice comes to a colleague to inquire about a patient that the colleague examined earlier that morning. The pediatrician says that he recognized the patient as a former neighbor who is also a good friend of the family. The patient was recently diagnosed as HIV positive and is now on antiretroviral medication. The pediatrician asks why the patient is being treated. What is the most appropriate response to such an inquiry?

A 16-year-old girl is brought to the physician for evaluation of 'moodiness.' Her parents are concerned that she has been crying frequently since her boyfriend ended their relationship last month. The girl has been going to her bedroom after school and refusing to speak to her parents about the breakup. She has no history of medical or psychiatric problems. Her father hunts for sport and keeps multiple rifles in the basement. Growth parameters and vital signs are normal. Examination shows a cooperative girl with flat affect and lacerations on her wrist. Which of the following is the most effective method of preventing firearm injury in a patient with suicidal gestures?

This type of law protects the rights of an individual and encourages a fair trial and equal treatment for all and involves cases where harm was done to an individual or property and involves the payment of money.