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Who are we accountable to in the healthcare setting?
Who are we accountable to in the healthcare setting?
- Only the law
- Only the hospital staff
- Patients, the hospital, professional organizations, and the law (correct)
- Only the patients
What is vicarious liability in the context of healthcare?
What is vicarious liability in the context of healthcare?
- A liability that only applies to healthcare professionals
- The duty of care provided directly to patients only
- A type of liability unrelated to patient care
- The responsibility of hospitals for their employees' actions (correct)
Which of the following best describes valid consent?
Which of the following best describes valid consent?
- Consent must always be written and witnessed
- Consent is only valid if given in a specific legal format
- Consent can be verbal, non-verbal or in writing and may be refused (correct)
- Patients can't refuse treatment under any circumstances
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 require from data controllers?
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 require from data controllers?
Which bloodborne pathogen is known to have a higher transmission rate through needle-stick injuries?
Which bloodborne pathogen is known to have a higher transmission rate through needle-stick injuries?
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Accountability in Healthcare
Accountability in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals are responsible to patients, the hospital, professional organizations, and the law.
Vicarious Liability
Vicarious Liability
Hospitals are responsible for the actions of their employees if errors occur and have a duty to initiate disciplinary actions.
Patient Consent
Patient Consent
Patients have the right to decide what happens to their bodies. Consent can be verbal, non-verbal, or written.
Data Protection Act 1998
Data Protection Act 1998
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens
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