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What is the principal defense against a malpractice suit?
What is the principal defense against a malpractice suit?
- Following the standard of care (correct)
- Providing clear communication with the patient
- Avoiding documentation of care
- Ignoring patient complaints
Why are clear, complete medical records considered the cornerstone of defense against malpractice?
Why are clear, complete medical records considered the cornerstone of defense against malpractice?
- To neglect patient communication
- To avoid documentation to prevent lawsuits
- To show exactly what was done, when, and by whom (correct)
- To increase the chances of a malpractice suit succeeding
What should be done if a patient complains of pain during a procedure?
What should be done if a patient complains of pain during a procedure?
- Ignore the patient's complaint
- Avoid reporting the complaint
- Follow institutional protocol and document the incident (correct)
- Continue the procedure without addressing the complaint
Why is good care delivery not enough to defend against malpractice claims?
Why is good care delivery not enough to defend against malpractice claims?
What is one key aspect of preventing malpractice claims according to the text?
What is one key aspect of preventing malpractice claims according to the text?
In case of a situation where the standard of care is questioned, what should all parties do?
In case of a situation where the standard of care is questioned, what should all parties do?
What does obtaining informed consent for medical procedures involve according to the text?
What does obtaining informed consent for medical procedures involve according to the text?
Why should a phlebotomist carefully document any patient complaints or incidents?
Why should a phlebotomist carefully document any patient complaints or incidents?
What is important for a malpractice suit to have little chance of succeeding?
What is important for a malpractice suit to have little chance of succeeding?
What can help in preventing malpractice claims according to the text?
What can help in preventing malpractice claims according to the text?
