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Medical Law And Ethics 1 With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024
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Law - correct answers The law is a set of rules prescribed by a governing body that
are enforced through a binding legal force and are thus enforceable.
ethics - correct answers Ethics have a moral component and, unless linked to a
law, are not necessarily punishable.
When it comes to the health care field, ethics have an impact on actions that affect
life, quality of life, and death. Illegal action is most likely unethical, but unethical
actions are not always illegal.
Balancing Laws and Ethics - correct answers Major organizations, such as the
American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association, have
studied the impact of medical actions, the laws, and employment in the medical
industry.
These studies have born codes or standards of practice, and these codes are often
used to justify decisions made and actions taken by medical personnel. To balance
medical laws and ethical dilemmas, health care practitioners must take these
codes and standards into consideration as they care for and treat people. The
standards that apply to most practitioners are patient rights, patient choice,
confidentiality, and physician responsibilities.
Legal Issues in the Medical Field - correct answers violations of confidentiality
medication errors
practicing outside one's licensure/certification
,and negligence causing harm
Overlap of Medical Ethics and Laws - correct answers Being aware of the ladder of
responsibility
Differentiating between ethics and morals
Knowing the basic principles of medical ethics
ethics - correct answers Ethics are related to morals and moral judgments;
however, ethics force people to use reason and logic to make a decision.
Morals - correct answers Morals are standards that people choose to make and
involve personal decisions that may or may not include a system of reason or logic.
Differentiating between ethics and morals - correct answers To differentiate ethics
from moral judgments, look at the history of the process in developing a code of
ethics. The first medical ethics document was published in 1847 by the American
Medical Association (AMA). This document served to set uniform standards for
training, education, and conduct of physicians. Similar to development of new
laws, the AMA updates the code of ethics as new technology and inevitable ethical
issues arise.The most current change in the Code of Medical Ethics by the AMA
was in 2001. The first new article, Principle VIII, states that physicians will consider
their responsibility to patients of paramount importance while they are in charge
of the patients. The second new article, Principle IX, states that physicians will
support access to health care for all people.
, Principles of Medical Ethics - correct answers I-A physician shall, while caring for a
patient, regard responsibility to the patient as paramount.
II-A physician shall uphold the standards of professionalism, be honest in all
professional interactions, and strive to report physicians deficient in character or
competence, or engaging in fraud or deception, to appropriate entities.
III-A physician shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek
changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the
patient.
IV-A physician shall respect the rights of patients, colleagues, and other health
professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidences and privacy within the
constraints of the law.
V-A physician shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge,
maintain a commitment to medical education, make relevant information
available to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain consultation, and use the
talents of other health professionals when indicated.
VI-A physician shall, in the provision of appropriate patient care, except in
emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve, with whom to associate, and the
environment in which to provide medical care.
VII-A physician shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities
contributing to the improvement of the community and the betterment of public
health.
VIIII-A physician shall, while caring for a patient, regard responsibility to the
patient as paramount.
IX-A physician shall support access to medical care for all people.
Medical Laws - correct answers major one is malpractice, When comparing
malpractice law to medical ethics, the litigious society (potentially taking
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