Sources of Healthcare Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Question 1

In the United States healthcare system, which type of law holds the highest authority?

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Federal statutes

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Presidential executive orders

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Federal regulations

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Federal case law

Question 2

Which principle is NOT a core ethical foundation of healthcare law?

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Cost-effectiveness

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

Question 3

How does common law impact healthcare decision-making?

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Guides interpretation of laws and regulations

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Creates new healthcare laws

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Lets judges decide based on personal beliefs

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Protects healthcare workers from legal consequences

Question 4

Which type of law holds the highest legal authority in the United States?

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Supreme Court decisions

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Federal regulations

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Executive orders

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State statutes

Question 5

The Social Security Act is an example of:

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A federal statute

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A state statute

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Common law

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Administrative law

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a source of common law?

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Statutory law

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Judicial decisions

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Legal treatises

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Customary practices

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule?

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To protect the privacy of patient health information

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To ensure the quality of healthcare services

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To regulate the use of medical devices

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To establish guidelines for medical billing

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of medical ethics?

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Financial gain

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from patients before medical treatment?

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To ensure that patients fully understand the risks and benefits of treatment

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To protect healthcare providers from legal liability

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To obtain the patient's permission to use their medical records for research

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a medical malpractice claim?

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A patient suffers an injury due to a surgeon's error

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A patient is denied coverage for a medically necessary treatment

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A healthcare provider breaches a patient's confidentiality

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A patient is charged an excessive amount for medical services

Question 11

What is the primary function of the Joint Commission?

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To accredit healthcare organizations

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To investigate patient complaints

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To license healthcare professionals

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To regulate the pharmaceutical industry

Question 12

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing healthcare laws and regulations across the nation?

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 13

What is a primary distinction between federal and state healthcare laws?

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Federal laws apply nationwide, while state laws apply only within their enacting state.

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Federal laws are always superior to state laws.

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Federal and state healthcare laws are always in agreement.

Question 14

Which of the following is **primarily** a source of federal healthcare law?

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The Constitution

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The Uniform Commercial Code

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State statutes

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Common law

Question 15

What legal principle holds healthcare providers to a standard of care based on the actions of a reasonably prudent provider in **similar circumstances**?

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Negligence

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Malpractice

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Battery

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Assault

Question 16

What is the **primary goal** of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996?

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To protect patient privacy

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To regulate the insurance industry

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To establish national healthcare standards

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To prevent fraud and abuse in healthcare

Question 17

Which of the following is the foundational source of federal healthcare law in the United States?

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The Constitution

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Statutes enacted by Congress

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Regulations promulgated by federal agencies

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Case law decided by federal courts

Question 18

What is the legal doctrine that establishes the ethical and legal obligations between healthcare providers and their patients?

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Fiduciary duty

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Autonomy

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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To protect the privacy and security of patient health information

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To regulate the sale of health insurance

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To provide subsidies for health insurance

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To establish minimum standards for health insurance coverage

Question 20

What is the ethical principle that requires healthcare providers to act in the best interests of their patients?

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Autonomy

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Justice

Question 21

Which of the following is the legal standard of care that healthcare providers are expected to uphold?

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Reasonable care under similar circumstances

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The highest possible level of care

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Care that is free from any errors

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Care that meets the expectations of the patient

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of healthcare law in the United States?

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Medical association guidelines

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Federal statutes

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State regulations

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Common law

Question 23

The federal statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in healthcare settings is the:

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Question 24

Which branch of the U.S. government has the primary responsibility for interpreting and enforcing healthcare laws?

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Judicial

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Executive

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Legislative

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Regulatory

Question 25

Common law principles in healthcare are primarily established through:

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Court decisions

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Legislative enactments

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Administrative regulations

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Ethical guidelines

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a tort that can arise in healthcare?

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Negligence

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Breach of contract

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Fraud

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Violation of HIPAA

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key element of negligence in healthcare?

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Timeliness of care

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Duty of care

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Breach of duty

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Causation

Question 28

In healthcare, common law and statutory law work together to shape legal principles. How can these two legal sources complement and conflict with each other?

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Common law and statutory law can complement each other by filling in gaps and providing additional guidance.

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Common law always overrides statutory law in healthcare.

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Statutory law is always more specific than common law.

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Common law and statutory law always conflict with each other in healthcare.

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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To protect the privacy of patient health information

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To ensure access to affordable health insurance

Question 30

Which of the following is a common law doctrine that applies to healthcare providers?

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Negligence

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Assault

Question 31

Which of the following is a duty that healthcare providers owe to their patients?

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Duty of care

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Duty of loyalty

Question 32

What is the role of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)?

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To accredit healthcare organizations that meet those standards

Question 33

What is the purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)?

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To collect and disseminate information about the professional competence and conduct of healthcare providers

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To punish healthcare providers who have been disciplined by their state licensing boards

Question 34

Which state law governs the scope of practice for nurses?

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Nurse Practice Act

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Medical Practice Act

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Pharmacy Practice Act

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Allied Health Professions Practice Act

Question 35

Which of the following is a key element of the informed consent process?

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Patient understanding of the risks and benefits of treatment

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Physician's recommendation of a specific course of action

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Patient's consent in writing

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Presence of a witness

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT one of the key principles for establishing an effective healthcare compliance program?

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Ignoring potential violations

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Establishing policies and procedures

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Providing training and education

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Conducting internal audits and monitoring

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a source of federal healthcare law?

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Common law

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Federal regulations

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Federal statutes

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Treaties

Question 38

Which of the following is a principle of common law that applies to healthcare?

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Negligence

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Strict liability

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Assault and battery

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False imprisonment

Question 39

Which of the following is a source of ethical guidance for healthcare professionals?

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Codes of ethics

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Regulations

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Statutes

Question 40

Which of the following benefits of using multiple sources of healthcare law?

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Provides a more comprehensive understanding of the law

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Makes it easier to find loopholes in the law

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Reduces the risk of legal liability

Question 41

Which of the following is a way to resolve conflicts between healthcare laws?

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Apply the rule of precedence

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Ignore the conflicting law

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Flip a coin

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Create a new law

Question 42

Which of the following is a primary role of healthcare professionals in relation to healthcare law?

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To comply with the law

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To enforce the law

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To interpret the law

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To create new laws

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of healthcare law?

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Customary Law

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Statutory Law

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Common Law

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Administrative Regulations

Question 44

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is an example of:

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Statutory Law

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Administrative Regulations

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Customary Law

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Common Law

Question 45

Which of the following is a primary function of administrative agencies in healthcare law?

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To promulgate and enforce regulations

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To establish common law principles

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To interpret statutory laws

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To resolve disputes between healthcare providers

Question 46

The legal principle that establishes the standard of care for healthcare professionals is known as:

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Negligence

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Assault

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Malpractice

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Battery

Question 47

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is primarily concerned with:

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Protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in various settings, including healthcare

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Governing patient privacy

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Establishing insurance coverage

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Regulating healthcare facilities

Question 48

Which of the following is an essential element of informed consent in healthcare?

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The patient's understanding of the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment

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The patient's financial ability to pay for the treatment

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The physician's approval of the treatment

Question 49

The primary focus of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is:

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Protecting the privacy and security of patient health information

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Promoting health and wellness

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Regulating healthcare providers

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Ensuring access to affordable healthcare

Question 50

The ethical principle that requires healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of their patients is:

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Autonomy

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Justice