HSM 542 Week 4 Midterm Exam

HSM 542 Week 4 Midterm Exam | Devry University 

Week 4 Midterm

Question 1

25 / 25 pts

(TCO G) You are the risk manager for a large hospital and recently have been assigned to review a potential malpractice case for Dr. Johnson. The hospital CEO has asked you to assess whether the physician and hospital are negligent in the care of the patient. Discuss and describe the elements you will be looking for to determine if negligence may have occurred

Question 2

20 / 20 pts

(TCO C) What do medical professionals mean when they utilize the expression "futility of treatment?" How does this concept relate to do-not-resuscitate orders (DNR) and established patient advance rirectives such as the living will and durable power of attorney for healthcare?

Question 3

25 / 25 pts

(TCO F) Discuss three federal regulations that impact the supervision and management of a healthcare staff. Provide at least one example of how an organization would violate the regulation.

Question 4

25 / 25 pts

(TCO B) Discuss two legal cases that have impacted abortion in the United States. Describe the specific ethical issue that was impacted by the outcome of the case.

Question 5

25 / 25 pts

(TCO D) Define informed consent and why it is important. Identify one legal case that has involved an issue of informed consent and the outcome of the case.