1. A(n) is someone who has education, profession or specialized experience that qualifies him or her with great knowledge of a certain subject.

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1 EXAM: Chapters 4-5 Name: Date: 1. A(n) is someone who has education, profession or specialized experience that qualifies him or her with great knowledge of a certain subject. 2. In order for someone to sue their physician for medical malpractice, that person must have a. 3. You are a medical assistant in a busy medical office. The physician you work for asks you to explain to Mrs. Alberts in room #2 the procedure he will be performing today. He gives you an informed consent form to have her read and sign. What should you do? 4. True or false? Minors and incompetents are responsible for the cost of their treatment. 5. In your own words, give an example of a breach of contract that can happen in everyday life. 6. How is a contract formed in a Physicians office between the physician and the patient?

2 7. In the medical community, what is the accepted term for consideration? 8. What is product liability? 9. In your own words, give an example of what the manufacturer is obligated to do concerning product liability. 10. Burnout is exhaustion from overwork. Explain burnout in your words. 11. What is statute of limitations? 12. What is the time limit for a person that would like to sue another in your state?

3 13. What is defensive medicine? Why would a physician use defensive medicine? 14. You have been injured in an automobile accident. You are unconscious and are taken by ambulance to the Emergency Room. You have several lacerations and a fractured arm. The ER physician takes care of suturing your wounds, sending you to X-ray and having an orthopedic physician set your fractured arm. What kind of contract have you entered while unconscious in the ER? 15. Someone who lacks the necessary qualifications to live and perform duties on their own is known as. 16. Following up to the previous question: There is only one way this person can be considered, and that is by. 17. How may someone become emancipated? 18. An individual who does not have reasoning facilities purchases an item. This person signs a contract. Then, the person does not make payments. Can this person be sued?

4 19. A physician is free to withdraw from a case for nonpayment of fees or for failure of the patient to follow advice concerning his health. In order for the physician not to be charged with abandonment, what procedures must he/she follow? 20. Most states extend the statue of limitations for medical malpractice actions to a period not ending sooner than years after the child reaches the age of. 21. Give three forms of advance directives. a. b. c. 22. True or false? Abandoning a patient is a breach of contract. 23. True or false? Even if the parents of a child are separated, and the noncustodial parent is required to pay the expenses of that child, the custodial parent may have to pay if the non-custodial does not. 24. True or false? A Physician or Surgeon will always guarantee the they do. 25. The term res ipsa loquitur means the thing speaks for itself. Explain in your own words what this means.

5 26. Give an example of a situation where you may enter into a contract. 27. In the example you gave to the previous question, is this contract written or oral? 28. What is the definition of offer? 29. Michael has been declared by the court as incompetent to handle his affairs. The court will assign him a to pay his bills, and a to take care of his personal needs.

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KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, WASHINGTON STATE CAUSE NO. 11-2-34187-9 SEA ATTENTION: CURRENT AND PRIOR REGENCE BLUESHIELD INSUREDS WHO CURRENTLY REQUIRE, OR HAVE REQUIRED IN THE PAST, SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL