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Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Saks' argument about dissociative identity disorder as an insanity defense is that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saks argues that legal responsibility should attach to the physical body committing the act, not the fragmented consciousness, rejecting DID as a full defense.
Question 2 of 5
The prediction of dangerousness is probably best in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Past serious violence is a stronger predictor of future dangerousness than hallucinations or calm periods.
Question 3 of 5
Beauchamp and Childress make the following argument about deception of third-party payers in the health care field:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethical guidelines prioritize nondeceptive practices and advocate for systemic change over dishonesty.
Question 4 of 5
You are working at the desk in your hospital when another employee of the hospital asks for information about a patient who was admitted last night with a pulmonary embolus secondary to cancer. You know the details of the case. The person requesting the information states that he is a close friend and co-worker of your patient. He shows you proper identification proving he really is a co-worker of your patient who also works in the hospital. Which of the following is the most appropriate response to this request?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confidentiality is a fundamental right of all patients. As part of maintaining the patient's autonomy in revealing information only to those they wish to be informed of their condition, you must refuse to release any specific information of the patient's medical history or current medical problems without direct permission from the patient. Respect this right even if the person asking is a co-worker.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following most accurately describes the participation of prisoners in clinical trials and research?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prisoners have the same rights as nonprisoners in clinical research, including the right to informed consent and monetary compensation. Participation cannot influence their sentence.