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1

It is seldom wise for a physician to diagnose or prescribe by telephone.
A)True
B)False
2

If an insurance company representative telephones asking for confirmation that a patient is seeing a specific physician, it is acceptable for the health care practitioner answering the telephone to release this information without asking the patient's permission.
A)True
B)False
3

The information found in medical records may NOT be used in lawsuits.
A)True
B)False
4

Res judicata is Latin for "the thing has been decided."
A)True
B)False
5

If a physician receives notice of a lawsuit, he or she should first notify his insurance company.
A)True
B)False
6

The assertion of innocence as a defense against malpractice charges is called
A)contributory negligence.
B)denial.
C)assumption of risk.
D)release of tortfeasor.
7

A defense based upon the assumption that the patient knew of the inherent risk before treatment was performed is called
A)assumption of risk.
B)denial.
C)contributory negligence.
D)release of tortfeasor.
8

Suppose a person causes injury to another person in an automobile accident and a lawsuit ensues. The person who caused the accident is called the
A)complaining party.
B)plaintiff.
C)tortfeasor.
D)criminal.
9

Statutes of limitations may apply to
A)collections.
B)medical malpractice claims.
C)child sexual abuse claims.
D)All of the choices are correct.
10

Which of the following is NOT a form of affirmative defense to a professional liability suit?
A)contributory negligence
B)denial
C)assumption of risk
D)emergency





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