State an ethically based rationale for discouraging conflicts of interest in our practices
Even under the best of circumstances, self-referral is a suspect practice. If it is done, it should be made known to the patient so that she can make an informed choice. Some research has shown self-referral to lead to increased usage and costs. A practitioner who changes his way of practice through any other motive than patient benefit has embarked on a slippery slope of compromised ethics.
You might also like to view...
In order to maintain adequate perfusion to the vital organs of the body a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 60 mmHg must be maintained. MAP is a calculation of average blood pressure using systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. MAP is calculated as follows:
A) MAP = DBP + (SBP–DBP)/3 B) MAP = SBP + (SBP–DBP)/2 C) MAP = DBP + (SBP–DBP)/2 D) MAP = SBP + (SBP–DBP)/3
Of the four lift techniques OEC Technicians use, the draw sheet method:
a. has the lowest risk of back injury to rescuers. b. requires the fewest rescuers to use. c. has the lowest rate of dropped patient incidents. d. is the safest for the patient.
For routine disinfection of a stethoscope after each call, the EMT should:
A) Clean it thoroughly with soap and water B) Spray it with a solution of 1 part peroxide and 100 parts bleach C) Soak it for 1 hour in a solution of hot water and bleach D) Wipe it with a solution of 1 part water and 10 parts bleach.
When the _______________ _______________ (letter D) contracts, blood is pushed through the aortic semilunar valve into the aorta.
 FIGURE 1.png)