What are two limitations to a physician choosing to be covered by a self-insurance malpractice plan?
A. State law limitation and type of medical practice
B. Hospitals not allowing privileges to physician with this type of insurance policy plan and the AMA
C. Raising cost of insurance premiums and state law limitations
D. State law limitation and hospital not allowing privileges to physician with this type of insurance policy
E. The AMA and the rising cost of malpractice insurance premiums
D. State law limitation and hospital not allowing privileges to physician with this type of insurance policy
Some states have insurance laws and regulations that limit this type of insurance policy, thus physicians in these cannot utilize this type of coverage. Additionally, hospitals that extend admitting privileges may not accept physicians with this type of plan because they pose a higher insurance risk.
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A) Her mental status decreases B) Her body temperature falls C) She starts to become agitated D) She begins to cry uncontrollably
The trade name for famotidine is:
A) Zantac B) Pepcid C) Tagamet D) Axid
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Medication errors are NOT reported to which of the following?
State board of pharmacy FDA DEA MedWatch