MED 118 CHAPTER 1-2 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Economics of health care - ANSWER-
Factors that influence ethics, laws, and bioethics - ANSWER--Demands of society for
quality health care at minimal personal cost.
-the debate whether health care is a right or a privilege.
-The equality of distribution of access to emerging medical technology.
-The controversy among political arena, national health care reform, and consumer over
who pays for health care and how it is paid.
-The powerful role of medical insurance and managed care.
Bioethical issues - ANSWER-subjects that raise concerns of right and wrong in matters
involving human life. ex
Ethical and bioethical standards - ANSWER-
Three codes of Ethics - ANSWER-Hippocratic oath, American association of medical
assistants (AAMA), American medical association (AMA).
Gatekeeper - ANSWER-Usually refers to managed care primary care providers
responsible for referring members to specialists with the intent of matching the clients
needs and preferences with the appropriate and cost-effective use of those specialists
services
Purpose of Bill of Rights - ANSWER-is to make certain all clients know their rights
Business license - ANSWER-some communities require a business or occupational
license before allowing a clinic to be opened for practice of medicine.
Professional Service Corp - ANSWER-Specific type of corporation in which licensed
individuals organize to render a professional service to the public. Such licensed
individuals include physicians, medical providers, lawyers and dentists
Sole proprietorship - ANSWER-Type of business management owned by a single
individual
Advantages of partnership - ANSWER-Generally a partnership has more financial
strength. Partners are likely to bring managerial skills and share the work load
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Economics of health care - ANSWER-
Factors that influence ethics, laws, and bioethics - ANSWER--Demands of society for
quality health care at minimal personal cost.
-the debate whether health care is a right or a privilege.
-The equality of distribution of access to emerging medical technology.
-The controversy among political arena, national health care reform, and consumer over
who pays for health care and how it is paid.
-The powerful role of medical insurance and managed care.
Bioethical issues - ANSWER-subjects that raise concerns of right and wrong in matters
involving human life. ex
Ethical and bioethical standards - ANSWER-
Three codes of Ethics - ANSWER-Hippocratic oath, American association of medical
assistants (AAMA), American medical association (AMA).
Gatekeeper - ANSWER-Usually refers to managed care primary care providers
responsible for referring members to specialists with the intent of matching the clients
needs and preferences with the appropriate and cost-effective use of those specialists
services
Purpose of Bill of Rights - ANSWER-is to make certain all clients know their rights
Business license - ANSWER-some communities require a business or occupational
license before allowing a clinic to be opened for practice of medicine.
Professional Service Corp - ANSWER-Specific type of corporation in which licensed
individuals organize to render a professional service to the public. Such licensed
individuals include physicians, medical providers, lawyers and dentists
Sole proprietorship - ANSWER-Type of business management owned by a single
individual
Advantages of partnership - ANSWER-Generally a partnership has more financial
strength. Partners are likely to bring managerial skills and share the work load
