The physician tells a patient that she will be cured after a procedure. After the procedure, the patient is not cured. The physician could now be liable for ____________
a. breach of contract
b. undue influence
c. negligence
d. durable power of attorney
a
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A national standard for Medicare payments is based on the CPT codes used for patient visits
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A bill of rights for patients is designed to protect such rights as ________, _________, and ________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which technique is commonly applied with the practitioner's thumb?
A) Stripping B) Cupping C) Shingles effleurage D) Bilateral tree stroking
A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of neck pain. Which of the following pieces of information would cause the EMT to have a high index of suspicion that the patient may have suffered more significant injuries beyond isolated neck pain?
A) Lack of air bags in the car B) Difficulty turning is head to the right C) History of heart problems D) Death of the car's driver