30 Questions
What percentage of the cost of health care is estimated to be related to medical malpractice?
2%
Which institution's study debunked the myth that physicians always practice defensive medicine?
Harvard University
What percentage of medical negligence cases that go to trial are won by the medical provider nationally?
75%
How much of patient care is provided by allied health workers excluding nursing and physicians?
60%
What is the duty of practitioners in modern healthcare according to the text?
Understand the limits of their role
Which type of system does a good job of protecting the rights of health care workers and patients in negligence litigation?
Civil justice system
What legal principle holds the hospital responsible for the actions of its employees?
Respondeat superior
In the scenario, why could the physician not be held fully responsible for the injury caused by the RT?
The RT was outside the normal scope of practice
What should the RT do when Ms. Smith's condition prevents her from talking on the phone?
Explain to the caller that Ms. Smith is unable to talk at the moment
What action would likely violate the patient's privacy rights in this scenario?
Disclosing Ms. Smith's condition to her granddaughter
Which legal concept implies that the hospital could be held responsible for the RT's actions?
Vicarious liability
What ethical consideration should guide the RT's actions in this scenario?
Patient autonomy
What were the three categories that wounded soldiers were initially assigned into?
Those who would likely live without medical aid, those who would likely die no matter what was done, and those for whom immediate treatment would likely be lifesaving
What is the likelihood of the 78-year-old patient surviving, regardless of the treatment provided?
The 78-year-old patient has a low likelihood of survival
Which patient is most likely to benefit from lifesaving care?
The young woman
What is the most appealing and useful ethical approach for healthcare professionals?
The rule utilitarian approach
What is the main advantage of the rule utilitarian approach mentioned in the text?
It addresses both human rights and obligations
What is the main disadvantage of the rule utilitarian approach mentioned in the text?
It is quite variable among caregivers
What is the principle that obliges healthcare professionals to uphold the freedom of will and freedom of action of others?
The principle of autonomy
Which principle obliges healthcare professionals to further the interests of others by promoting their good or preventing their harm?
The principle of beneficence
What principle obliges healthcare professionals to ensure that others receive what they rightfully deserve or legitimately claim?
The principle of justice
Which of the following is not a reciprocal patient right mentioned in the text?
The right to privacy
What principle is often linked to the principle of autonomy, especially in the area of informed consent?
The principle of veracity
Which of the following actions by a respiratory therapist would be considered unethical under the principle of autonomy?
Using deceit or coercion to get the patient to reverse a decision to refuse treatment
What does professional liability insurance provide RTs with?
Both an attorney and protection from lawsuits
Why is it crucial for the RT to adhere to professional legal advice?
All of the above
What is the claim that some risk professionals make about having malpractice insurance?
It is likely to get the therapist sued
What is the reason given for why the presence or absence of insurance is unlikely to impact who gets sued?
Decisions about whom to sue are made early, before any opportunity is developed for discovery
What is the reason given for why therapists' increased discretion about treatments is likely to increase their malpractice liability risk?
Increased discretion leads to more opportunities for malpractice
What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance for RTs?
To protect RTs from malpractice lawsuits
Explore the ethical principles guiding healthcare professionals in upholding patient rights and promoting their well-being. Learn about autonomy, beneficence, and justice in healthcare ethics.
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