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If a physician decides to terminate his care of a patient the physician must?
Send the patient a certified letter
What Doctor can prescribe Medical marijuana in Vermont?
In Vermont, medical marijuana can be prescribed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who has completed a physician’s registration with the Vermont Department of Health and is familiar with the patient’s medical history. The provider must determine that the patient has a qualifying medical condition as defined by state law. The recommendation must be made in the context of a bona fide patient-provider relationship. Patients can then apply for a medical marijuana card to access dispensaries.
What is the doctrine of proffessional discreation?
A physician may determine, based on his or her best judgment, if the patient with mental or emotional problems should view the medical record. Because the medical record is a written documentation of the contract established between the physician or healthcare provider and the patient, it must be retained for legal purposes.
What are the 4 D's of negligence for physicians?
Duty: Duty exists when the physician-patient relationship has been established. The patient has sought the assistance of the physician, and the physician has knowingly undertaken to provide the needed medical service. Dereliction: Dereliction, or failure to perform a duty, is the second element required. There must be proof that the physician somehow neglected the duty to the patient. Direct cause: There must be proof that the harm to the patient was directly caused by the physician's actions or failure to act and that the harm would not otherwise have occurred. Damages: The patient must prove that a loss or harm has resulted from the actions of the physician. K. Jordan East Orange, New Jersey define the 4 D's of negligence for the physician
What must a patient do to prepare for a mediastinoscopy?
The physician will normally instruct the patient to fast from midnight before the test until after the procedure is completed.
What are some considered violations of medical ethics that a physician might do?
A physician must act in the best interest of their patient. They must also provide their patient with information, as they have a right to refuse or pick their treatment. Violating either of these principles is considered a violation of medical ethics.
What if your patient is wearing elastic stockings as ordered by the physician post-op. When assessing your patient which action should you take concerning the stockings?
You can remove them to physically examine the patient's legs - BUT - they MUST be replaced after examination, until the physician deems it safe to remove them.
What is the doctors responsibility if the patient request restrictions on the use of his or her phi?
The physician must comply with the patients wishes.
What is a doctors responsibility if a patient request restrictions on the use of his or her phi?
The physician must comply with the patients wishes.
Are physician referrals compensated?
The physician is compensated only for the initial office visit; not for the actual referral (or consultation) to another physician. When the patient visits the consulted physician, he is compensated for that visit. However, the consultant's opinion and any services that were ordered or performed must also be documented in the patient's medical record and communicated by written report to the requesting physician.
Why must a physician give the patient ample notice when he or she is withdrawing from a case?
Because the patient may have a cause of action for abandonment without reasonable notice.
What does the doctor mean when he says therein the patient must minister to himself?
In that area, the patient has to take on the care. For instance, with respect to diet and exercise, the physician has no control over the patient's behavior.
