Health law 1st partial

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What is an example of a situation where the ethical solution may be less permissive than the law?

The case of abortion

Why has there been an increase in claims in the field of health activity?

Because patients have increased rights

What is the basis of the change in the health system in Spain?

Autonomy of the patient

What is one of the main rights of patients in Spain?

<p>The right to be informed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Informed consent is defined as

<p>The patient's right to receive adequate information about a medical action</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some requirements for informed consent in Spain?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Informed consent must be obtained in writing when

<p>The treatment involves notorious risks, invasive techniques, surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a minor patient, who can validly give informed consent?

<p>The parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who decides when an action is considered a health crime in Spain?

<p>The Penal Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

The judge cannot punish a certain action as a crime if

<p>The Penal Code does not establish it as a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can Spanish citizens do if they want to receive health treatments that are illegal in Spain?

<p>Travel to a country where the treatments are legal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age required for a patient to validly give consent?

<p>16 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the protection of minors and those legally incapacitated?

<p>The Fiscal Ministry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the court do if it considers that the decision of the parents is not the best for the minor?

<p>Transfer the decision to the court</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Spain, what is the difference between parental authority and custody?

<p>Parental authority means legal representation, while custody means living with the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where the ethical solution may be less permissive than the law?

<p>Abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is considered a health crime in Spain?

<p>Disclosure of secrets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who bears the cost of healthcare and pharmaceutical services in Spain?

<p>The public health National Health System</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can a minor be heard in regards to their health desires?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the court if it considers that the decision of the parents is not the best for the minor?

<p>Transfer the decision to the prosecutor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age required for a patient to validly give consent?

<p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines the obligation to compensate a patient, even if there is good technique?

<p>The patient's autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the change in the health system in Spain?

<p>From a paternalistic system to a patient-centered system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Informed consent is part of the right of every patient to receive adequate information about a medical action. What does this information include?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between treatments in the public health system and the private health system in Spain?

<p>Treatments in the public health system are not paid by the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of treatments that fall under the category of 'Reimbursement of health expenses' in Spain?

<p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the portfolio of benefits financed by the Spanish Public Health System?

<p>To understand the differentiation between free and paid treatments in the public health system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of conflicts or claims against healthcare professionals?

<p>The coexistence between public health system and private health</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not reporting the possibility of adverse risks after a therapeutic alternative is chosen?

<p>Compensation obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can claim against the gynecologist for sterilizing the daughter without parental authority?

<p>The father with parental authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent from a patient in Spain?

<p>Any healthcare professional who is going to apply a health treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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