5.1 Differentiate between laws and ethics.

5.2 Identify the responsibilities of the patient and physician in a physician-patient contract, including the components for informed consent that must be understood by the patient.

5.3 Describe the four Ds of negligence required to prove malpractice and explain the four Cs of malpractice prevention.

5.4 Relate the term credentialing and explain the importance of the FDA and DEA to administrative procedures performed by medical assistants.

5.5 Summarize the purpose of the following federal healthcare regulations: HCQIA, False Claims Act, OSHA, and HIPAA.

5.6 Identify the six principles for preventing improper release of information from the medical office.

5.7 Discuss the importance of ethics in the medical office.

5.8 Explain the differences among the practice management models.