Dr. King thinks a patient can no longer be effectively served by him and plans to dismiss the patient from her care. What are the legal charges Dr. King must be careful to avoid in doing this?
a. Criminal
b. Abandonment
c. Defamation of character
d. Uninformed consent
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An assay that uses an enzyme-labeled antibody as a reactant is a(n) ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Information about the patient's previous health care encounters, family health, and lifestyle is called the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 1-year-old female sustained blunt abdominal trauma following a motor-vehicle crash in which she was not properly restrained. Significant signs and symptoms will MOST likely occur after as little as _____ of blood loss.
A. 250 mL B. 300 mL C. 50 mL D. 100 mL