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What does the 'cause' represent in a physician-patient contract?
What does the 'cause' represent in a physician-patient contract?
- The medical equipment used during treatment
- The length of the physician-patient relationship
- The type of medical service provided
- The remuneration or motivation for the physician's service (correct)
Which rule defines the standard of care based on the practices in the physician's local area?
Which rule defines the standard of care based on the practices in the physician's local area?
- Universal standard of care
- Locality rule (correct)
- Global healthcare standard
- National standard of care
How is 'ordinary care and diligence' defined in the context of a physician's responsibilities?
How is 'ordinary care and diligence' defined in the context of a physician's responsibilities?
- Using knowledge and skill that a reasonably competent physician would possess (correct)
- Exceeding the average capabilities of a physician
- Relying solely on the latest medical technology available
- Following a strict set of procedural guidelines
What does the 'object' refer to in a physician-patient contract?
What does the 'object' refer to in a physician-patient contract?
What is the primary purpose of the 'similar locality rule' in assessing diligence?
What is the primary purpose of the 'similar locality rule' in assessing diligence?
Which of the following best defines 'remuneratory' in the context of a physician's cause for providing services?
Which of the following best defines 'remuneratory' in the context of a physician's cause for providing services?
In legal terms, what does 'diligence' refer to in the context of a physician's performance?
In legal terms, what does 'diligence' refer to in the context of a physician's performance?
What aspect is NOT typically included in the definition of a physician-patient contract?
What aspect is NOT typically included in the definition of a physician-patient contract?
What is the essential action a patient must take to help ensure appropriate management during treatment?
What is the essential action a patient must take to help ensure appropriate management during treatment?
What marks the termination of the physician-patient relationship?
What marks the termination of the physician-patient relationship?
Under what condition can a physician withdraw from a patient?
Under what condition can a physician withdraw from a patient?
What right does a physician have concerning the selection of their patients?
What right does a physician have concerning the selection of their patients?
Which of the following best describes the patient's responsibilities during treatment?
Which of the following best describes the patient's responsibilities during treatment?
What legislative act relates specifically to hospital and clinic requirements for patient rights in the Philippines?
What legislative act relates specifically to hospital and clinic requirements for patient rights in the Philippines?
What fundamental right is stated to be enjoyed by citizens within the context of the physician-patient relationship?
What fundamental right is stated to be enjoyed by citizens within the context of the physician-patient relationship?
Which of these is NOT a stage in the physician-patient relationship?
Which of these is NOT a stage in the physician-patient relationship?
What fundamental right allows a patient to decline a medical procedure?
What fundamental right allows a patient to decline a medical procedure?
In emergency cases, what is a physician required to do if immediate medical action is necessary?
In emergency cases, what is a physician required to do if immediate medical action is necessary?
What is the nature of the physician-patient relationship according to ethical guidelines?
What is the nature of the physician-patient relationship according to ethical guidelines?
Which type of healthcare institution is operated and maintained by government entities?
Which type of healthcare institution is operated and maintained by government entities?
According to the Code of Medical Ethics, what is required of hospitals regarding patient emergencies?
According to the Code of Medical Ethics, what is required of hospitals regarding patient emergencies?
What is required for a patient to enter into a contractual relation with a physician?
What is required for a patient to enter into a contractual relation with a physician?
What is the legal significance of Art II, Sec.3 of the Code of Medical Ethics regarding patient treatment?
What is the legal significance of Art II, Sec.3 of the Code of Medical Ethics regarding patient treatment?
What must a physician do if a medical case exceeds their expertise after initial treatment?
What must a physician do if a medical case exceeds their expertise after initial treatment?
Who is primarily responsible for paying the medical fees if the patient becomes incapacitated?
Who is primarily responsible for paying the medical fees if the patient becomes incapacitated?
Which obligation does a hospital have in relation to patients in emergency cases?
Which obligation does a hospital have in relation to patients in emergency cases?
Under what circumstance is it acceptable for a physician to not require consent from a patient?
Under what circumstance is it acceptable for a physician to not require consent from a patient?
What is one purpose of establishing professional fees for medical services?
What is one purpose of establishing professional fees for medical services?
What does 'fiduciary' nature of the physician-patient relationship primarily imply?
What does 'fiduciary' nature of the physician-patient relationship primarily imply?
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance in which a physician cannot recover professional fees?
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance in which a physician cannot recover professional fees?
Which statement reflects the patient's right in the physician-patient relationship?
Which statement reflects the patient's right in the physician-patient relationship?
What legal implication arises from the physician's 'privilege' in cases of emergency?
What legal implication arises from the physician's 'privilege' in cases of emergency?
What determines if a hospital is recognized as a charitable institution?
What determines if a hospital is recognized as a charitable institution?
In the context of a private charitable hospital, the relationship between a patient and the hospital is defined as a contract with whom?
In the context of a private charitable hospital, the relationship between a patient and the hospital is defined as a contract with whom?
What principle is applied in determining the vicarious liability of a private hospital?
What principle is applied in determining the vicarious liability of a private hospital?
Which factor primarily affects whether a hospital retains its classification as a charitable institution?
Which factor primarily affects whether a hospital retains its classification as a charitable institution?
What could make a private hospital vicariously liable for an employee's negligent acts?
What could make a private hospital vicariously liable for an employee's negligent acts?
What does the charging of fees in a charity hospital primarily determine?
What does the charging of fees in a charity hospital primarily determine?
How does a hospital's policy on patient admission influence its liability?
How does a hospital's policy on patient admission influence its liability?
What is the nature of duties performed by employees that primarily relates to their vicarious liability?
What is the nature of duties performed by employees that primarily relates to their vicarious liability?
