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Comlex Level 2 - Medical Law/Ethics Latest Update Graded A+ COBRA The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit provisions amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code and the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans to provide a temporary continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated. cruzan vs director missouri dep of health patients have the right to refuse life sustaining tx D...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Level 2 Exam Verified A+ 2023 What is contributory negligence? - it is when a patient voluntary neglects to follow advice leading to injury. If doctors are talking about a patient then when are they considered violating HIPAA? - If they mention the state then they are not in violation of the law. However, if they mention the city then they are screwed. If a patient comes in to the ER with emergency symptoms and they request to be examined or in need of care wha...

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Q&A With Complete Solution What are the reportable disease in most US states? - HepA HepB Syphilis Gonorrhea Mumps Measles Rubella Tuberculosis Salmonellosis Shigellosis E.Coli (think food outbreaks) AIDS (not HIV) Varicella Meningitis ***easily spread and/or dangerous diseases need to be reported True or False: Parents can refuse to have their child receive Chemotherapy - False- if parents refuse consent for treatment for a non-emergent, but fa...

COMLEX Level 2 CE - Medical Law/Ethics Latest Update 100% Verified Active Euthanasia Active is providing or doing something that directly causes the patient's death. (i.e. giving lethal medication, withdrawing a ventilator when the patient is still paralyzed from medication, delivering carbon monoxide, etc.). Autonomy Autonomy is the right or capacity to make one's own rational decisions, using one's own value system, and act on those decisions, without undue coercion from other peo...

COMLEX LEVEL 2 CE - MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS EXAM 2024

COMLEX Medical Law/Ethics Exam Accurately Solved What is the difference between competency and capacity? - Competency= legal definition Capacity= medical definition --ability to make decisions on their own What are the 2 components of an advance directive? - 1. Living will 2. Durable power of attorney What happens if a durable power of attorney disagrees with the patients living will? - (the living will must ultimately be honored) 1st Step= meet with family and discuss situation (wh...

What are the reportable disease in most US states? - ANSWER HepA HepB Syphilis Gonorrhea Mumps Measles Rubella Tuberculosis Salmonellosis Shigellosis E.Coli (think food outbreaks) AIDS (not HIV) Varicella Meningitis ***easily spread and/or dangerous diseases need to be reported True or False: Parents can refuse to have their child receive Chemotherapy - ANSWER False- if parents refuse consent for treatment for a non-emergent, but fatal medical condition the physical should obtai...

COMLEX LEVEL 2 MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? CORRECT ANSWER- it is when an employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same thing. What is res ipsa loquitur? CORRECT ANSWER- it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an accident. the thing speaks for itself Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury or leaves a scalpel insi...

Part 1: Preparing for Residency How to Prepare for Your USMLE and COMLEX The Ins and Outs of Resident Matching Writing Your CV Choosing a Specialty Researching Residency Programs Writing Your Personal Statement What is ERAS? Letters of Recommendation Part 2: Post Application How to Land the Residency You Want Navigating the Interview Process The Rank Order List Match Week Application Tips for International Medical Students Part 3: During Residency How Seriously Should I Take My I...