Prior to the development of the informed consent doctrine, which theory would have been used to hold a physician accountable for his actions?

A) Autonomy
B) Battery
C) Charitable immunity
D) Good Samaritan


B

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A) 68 beats per minute, strong and regular B) 60 beats per minute and thready C) 75 beats, strong D) 70, regular

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Which of the following laws offers counseling to all Medicaid patients?

a. HIPAA b. OBRA-90 c. OSHA d. CSA

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Which of the following is a diplomatic way to ask a patient for payment?

A. "We need a $74 payment by cash, check, or credit card." B. "That will be $74. What is your check number?" C. "You will need to pay the $74 you owe before you can see the physician." D. "For today's visit, the total charge is $74. How would you like to pay?" E. "I need $74 for today's visit."

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The pharmacy retains which copy of the DEA Form 222?

First copy Second copy Third copy No copy is retained by the pharmacy

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