___________________________________________________________________________ Risk Management
59. Of malpractice claims involving diagnostic delays, what were the most common diagnoses? A) Infections B) Pulmonary embolism with infarction C) Neurologic disorders D) Gastrointestinal disorders 60. The overwhelming majority of patients and families have said they filed a malpractice claim because they A) needed money. B) suspected a cover-up. C) wanted information about what happened. D) wanted to hold someone accountable for an error. 61. Which of the following is the most common defensive medicine behavior? A) Ordering excessive tests B) Avoiding high-risk patients C) Referring a high number of patients D) Hospitalizing a greater number of patients 62. A malpractice claim is resolved in an average of A) one to two years. B) two to three years C) three to four years. D) four to five years. 63. The most common effect of malpractice, occurring in approximately 80% to 95% of physicians, is A) emotional distress. B) onset of physical illness. C) adjustment disorder symptoms. D) major depressive disorder symptoms.
66. Which of the following statements regarding mandates for informed consent is TRUE? A) Decision aids have not been found to be helpful for informed consent. B) A signed consent form is automatic protection for the physician in the event of litigation. C) Most patients considered themselves to be fully informed before a procedure but are not. D) Once a patient has signed a consent form, the patient’s decision should be considered final.
67. Which of the following is most often found to be lacking in medical records?
A) Thorough history B) Physician’s advice C) Updated problem list D) Reports of consultations
68. Which of the following statements regarding medication errors is TRUE? A) Most medication errors are not preventable. B) Prescribing errors usually involve the use of an inappropriate drug. C) Antihypertensive agents are often associated with preventable medication errors. D) Inadequate monitoring during drug therapy frequently results in hospitalization of patients. 69. When terminating the patient-physician relationship, the physician should A) notify the patient by telephone. B) help the patient find another physician. C) refill prescriptions until the patient finds alternative care. D) state a termination date of about 30 days from notification. 70. The recommended time for retaining medical records is A) 5 years.
64. Which of the following statements regarding patient communication is TRUE?
A) Most adults have “proficient” health literacy. B) Family members are not a preferred option as interpreters. C) Written educational materials are not useful for individuals with low literacy. D) If an individual understands English, medical discussions should be carried out in English.
B) 10 years. C) 20 years. D) indefinitely.
65. Which of the following has NOT been found to differ between primary care physicians with and without a history of malpractice? A) Use of humor B) Use of facilitation statements C) Number of questions asked of the patient D) Amount of orienting information given to the patient
Course Code: MDAZ05RM
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MDAZ2326
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