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Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Melinda is a married 35-year-old pregnant childless woman who has lost four previous pregnancies between 16 and 23 weeks gestation. She currently has reached 23 weeks and 3 days of gestation, her fetus is seemingly healthy, and has an estimated weight of 550 grams (+/- 1.2 lbs). She has ruptured her bag of waters and is now having labor that seems unstoppable with tocolytics. Delivery seems inevitable. What is the physician's duty to inform the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At this gestational age, viability is uncertain, so parents need full information to decide between aggressive care or comfort measures.
Question 2 of 5
A senior resident attends a medical conference, at which a table sponsored by a drug company offers free flash drives for attendees. The resident needs a new flash drive for presentations and asks a friend whether it is appropriate to take one. The friend responds, 'I think it is okay. It is not an expensive item and it won't affect how you prescribe.' According to professional ethical guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AMA guidelines allow only gifts that benefit patients; a flash drive for personal use does not qualify.
Question 3 of 5
A law made by the executive officers such as presidents and mayors.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regulatory law refers to a set of rules and regulations created by executive officers, such as presidents and mayors, to govern specific industries or sectors. These laws are designed to ensure compliance with standards, protect public safety, and promote fair practices. Unlike common law, which is based on court decisions and legal precedents, regulatory law is created through the authority granted to executive officers by legislation. Statutory law, on the other hand, is created by legislative bodies.
Question 4 of 5
This is the process of bringing and trying a lawsuit against someone.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Litigation refers to the process of bringing and trying a lawsuit against someone. It involves the legal action taken in a court of law to resolve a dispute between two parties. This can include civil cases, such as personal injury or contract disputes, as well as criminal cases. Therefore, litigation is the appropriate term to describe the process mentioned in the question.
Question 5 of 5
This type of tort includes assault and battery, defamation of character, fraud, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment—any willing act against a person that interferes with their rights.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intentional tort refers to a type of tort where a person intentionally commits an act that interferes with the rights of another individual. This can include actions such as assault and battery, defamation of character, fraud, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment, which are deliberate wrongdoings.