Healthcare Directives and Ethics Quiz

• Advanced directives are written documents that specify desired medical treatment for a competent patient in case they cannot make decisions. They are also known as living wills or healthcare directives.
• Living wills, DNR orders, and organ donation orders are examples of advanced directives.
• DNR orders give permission to not attempt resuscitation, but it does not mean "do not treat."
• A healthcare proxy is a surrogate named to make decisions for a patient regarding healthcare if they are incapacitated.
• The healthcare proxy only has the authority to make decisions when the patient is incapable of doing so.
• Ethical responsibilities as a healthcare provider include obligations to yourself, co-workers, the public, and most importantly, the patient.
• Confidentiality is crucial in healthcare, and sharing patient information without consent can lead to breach of confidentiality.
• HIPAA strengthens privacy laws and outlines healthcare providers' responsibilities regarding patient information protection.
• Social media use by healthcare providers should be cautious to avoid ethical and legal issues, especially regarding patient confidentiality.
• Accurate and detailed patient care reports are essential for evaluating performance, quality assurance, and improving patient outcomes in the EMS system.

Test your knowledge on advanced directives, healthcare proxies, ethical responsibilities in healthcare, and patient confidentiality. Learn about living wills, DNR orders, HIPAA laws, and the importance of accurate patient care reports.