Question 17 A major obligation of physicians when obtaining informed consent for

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Question 17 A major obligation of physicians when obtaining informed consent for a medical procedure is to: Points out of 0 50 Select one: O A ensure that the patient understands the risks, benetits, and alternative of the procedure O B. ensure that family members agree with the patient's decision O C. shield the patient from information about possible negative side effects P Flag question O D protect themselves from malpractice claims Question 18 The development that contributed most significantly to the decline of the social mission of votuntary hospitals was the: Select one Points out of 0.50 O A. development of high-technology hospital care O B. passage of 1973 HMO legislation O C. enactment of private and public insurance reimbursement for hospital care O D. specialization of clinical practice Question 19 Not yet answered Points out of 1.00 Hospitals are typically large players in their local economy. Briefly explain why this is?

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Q.17)

Answer: A

This is the obligation of a doctor or a physician to make it understandable to the patient what are the risks, what the benefits are, and what are other alternatives, associated with the treatment. This should be the full disclosure with all necessary ensuring.

Q.18)

Answer: C

Insurance companies play a significant role in hospital care. Such care is now reimbursed through insurance policy. This is the reason why the necessity of voluntary hospitals is declining.

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