Patient Rights and Responsibilities Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are patient rights? (Select all that apply)

Right to receive information (correct)

Make treatment decisions (correct)

Confidentiality (correct)

Choose doctors (correct)

Which of the following are patient responsibilities? (Select all that apply)

Avoiding communication

Following orders (correct)

Reading information carefully (correct)

Being honest and truthful (correct)

Which of the following are laws that protect patient rights? (Select all that apply)

OBRA (correct)

HIPAA (correct)

ADA

PSDA (correct)

PSDA was passed in?

1990 and implemented in 1991 Signup and view all the answers

OBRA was passed in?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

HIPAA was passed in?

1996 by Congress Signup and view all the answers

What are standards of care?

Expectations of how patients are to be cared for according to patient rights Signup and view all the answers

What are advanced directives?

Legal orders regarding how a patient chooses to be treated in end-of-life situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the JCAHO?

An independent non-profit organization that establishes standards and monitors compliance for nearly twenty thousand health care programs in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

How does JCAHO monitor safety in healthcare facilities to protect patients' safety rights?

By using the national patient safety goals Signup and view all the answers

Which organization originally adopted the patient bill of rights?

American Hospital Association Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Patients Bill of Rights adopted?

1973 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patient Rights

Right to receive information, make treatment decisions, choose doctors, and maintain confidentiality.

Patient Responsibilities

Responsibilities include reading provided information carefully, following medical orders, and being honest and truthful with healthcare providers.

Laws Protecting Patient Rights

Key laws include HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), and PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act).

Legislation Timeline

PSDA was enacted in 1990 and implemented in 1991.
OBRA was passed in 1987.
HIPAA was passed in 1996 by Congress.

Standards of Care

Standards of care outline expectations for patient care in accordance with patient rights.

Advanced Directives

Legal instructions detailing how a patient wishes to be treated in end-of-life situations.

JCAHO

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is an independent non-profit organization that sets standards and monitors compliance for nearly 20,000 healthcare programs in the U.S.

Patient Safety Monitoring

JCAHO protects patients' safety rights through the implementation of national patient safety goals.

Origin of Patient Bill of Rights

The American Hospital Association originally adopted the Patient Bill of Rights.

Adoption Year

The Patient Bill of Rights was adopted in 1973.

Description

Test your knowledge on patient rights, responsibilities, and related legislation such as HIPAA and OBRA. This quiz covers essential standards of care and concepts surrounding advanced directives. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.