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Principle that binds the practitioner to hold in strict confidence those things learned about a patient in the course of medical practice?
confidentiality
What term is used to describe a practitioner who injuries a patient due to a failure to perform his duty?
When a medical practitioner injures a patient due to failure to perform his duty, it is referred to as medical malpractice. When a doctor commits medical malpractice, they can be prosecuted in court and may be reprimanded or have their medical license suspended. The court system may also award monetary compensation to that patient that was harmed by malpractice.
Who uses a presciption?
Prescription is an instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be issued with a medicine or treatment.
What term is used to describe a practitioner who injuries a patient due to a failure to perform his?
The term for the actions of a practitioner who causes injury to a patient through negligence or carelessness is malpractice. Medical practitioners must hold insurance to compensate patients.
How can i write a prescription of bronchial asthma patient?
Only a qualified medical practitioner is allowed to write a medical prescription. If you need to ask the question above, you are not qualified and can not legally prescribe drugs!
Should a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
Should ethically a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
How long does a medical provider have to bill a patient?
A medical provider does not have to bill a patient if they don't want to. They can bill any time in the future and add interest and other penalties. They can also refuse you service.
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.
How would you improve patient confidentiality in a medical practitioner?
You might consider contacting their libability insurance carrier.? They will be aware of the consequences and can make their point about the issue better than most people.
Is it insurance fraud if a patient seen the nurse practitioner and the medical office billed that the patient seen the doctor?
No, it's not fraud. The Nurse Pratitioner works under the doctors supervision and their visits can be billed out under the doctors name. (I've worked in medical practices for 20 years and this question comes up often).
What are an example of a conflict of interest that could possible arise in a medical practice?
A conflict of interest in a medical practice could arise if a physician has a financial stake in a laboratory and refers patients there for tests, potentially prioritizing profit over patient care. Another example is when a doctor receives incentives from a pharmaceutical company to prescribe a specific medication, which may not be the best option for the patient. These situations can compromise the integrity of medical decision-making and patient trust.
