Test Your Knowledge on Hospital Liabilities

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Which of the following is NOT a classification of hospitals based on the size or bed capacity?

Small hospitals

Training hospitals (correct)

Medium-sized hospitals

Large hospitals

According to the text, why can't a hospital practice medicine?

Lack of qualified staff

Lack of medical equipment

Financial constraints

Legal restrictions (correct)

What are the primary duties of a hospital?

Ensuring patient satisfaction

Generating profits

Providing medical education

Offering emergency care (correct)

Who may be held liable for the wrongful acts of hospital employees in a government or public hospital?

The government Signup and view all the answers

Which doctrine is applied to charitable hospitals regarding immunity for the acts of its employees?

Doctrine of charitable immunity Signup and view all the answers

What principle is applied to determine vicarious liability in hospitals?

Principle of control Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a rule applied in determining vicarious liability in hospitals?

Principle of sole responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What are the liabilities of hospitals for its ancillary services?

Liabilities for negligence in ancillary services Signup and view all the answers

What are the two aspects of emergency care mentioned in the text?

Urgent care and triage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an emergency room record?

To document medical procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hospital is established and maintained from donations, contributions, and philanthropic acts?

Charitable hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to its building and grounds?

To furnish a safe and well-maintained building and ground Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a trespasser in a hospital?

One who enters the property of another without being granted the privilege to do so Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a licensee in a hospital?

One who is neither a customer, servant, or a trespasser Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an invitee in a hospital?

One who is essential to the operation of a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule regarding the liability of government or public hospitals?

Government hospitals cannot be sued without their consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind the immunity of government hospitals from being sued?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a hospital is established for charity?

The articles of incorporation and constitution and by-laws of the corporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to the selection of hospital staff?

To exercise reasonable care in the selection of hospital staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to the equipment it provides?

To provide adequate and safe equipment Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of maintenance of medical records in hospitals?

To keep track of patient diagnoses and treatments Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when may the contents of a medical record be disclosed?

With the patient's authorization Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of hospital security?

To ensure the safety of patients and staff Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of a hospital?

A place for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the difference between general hospitals and specialized hospitals?

General hospitals treat a wide range of diseases, while specialized hospitals focus on specific illnesses or treatments Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the classification of hospitals based on control and financial support?

Public/Government and Private Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why can't a hospital practice medicine?

A hospital is not a person and cannot take licensure exams Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the duties of the governing board of a hospital?

To determine hospital policies, maintain professional standards, coordinate interests, and provide financing Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the different classifications of hospitals based on the scope of infirmities admitted?

General and Specialized Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the size or bed capacity classification of hospitals?

25, 50, 100, and 450 bed capacity hospitals Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a classification of hospitals based on the size or bed capacity?

According to the text, why can't a hospital practice medicine?

What are the primary duties of a hospital?

Who may be held liable for the wrongful acts of hospital employees in a government or public hospital?

Which doctrine is applied to charitable hospitals regarding immunity for the acts of its employees?

What principle is applied to determine vicarious liability in hospitals?

Which of the following is NOT a rule applied in determining vicarious liability in hospitals?

What are the liabilities of hospitals for its ancillary services?

What are the two aspects of emergency care mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of an emergency room record?

Which type of hospital is established and maintained from donations, contributions, and philanthropic acts?

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to its building and grounds?

Who is considered a trespasser in a hospital?

Who is considered a licensee in a hospital?

Who is considered an invitee in a hospital?

What is the general rule regarding the liability of government or public hospitals?

What is the rationale behind the immunity of government hospitals from being sued?

What determines whether a hospital is established for charity?

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to the selection of hospital staff?

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to the equipment it provides?

According to the text, what is the purpose of maintenance of medical records in hospitals?

According to the text, when may the contents of a medical record be disclosed?

According to the text, what is the purpose of hospital security?

According to the text, what is the definition of a hospital?

According to the text, what is the difference between general hospitals and specialized hospitals?

According to the text, what is the classification of hospitals based on control and financial support?

According to the text, why can't a hospital practice medicine?

According to the text, what are the duties of the governing board of a hospital?

According to the text, what are the different classifications of hospitals based on the scope of infirmities admitted?

According to the text, what is the size or bed capacity classification of hospitals?

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