Author Question: The first step to establishing liability is that _____. A) A relationship must be established ... (Read 43 times)

wenmo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
The first step to establishing liability is that _____.
 A) A relationship must be established between a healthcare provider and a patient
  B) An error in the delivery of healthcare must be identified by the risk manager
  C) The healthcare provider must be licensed by the state in which the injury occurs
  D) The patient must have sustained an injury and received negligent care for it

Question 2

List 2 legal uses for the health record.



shewald78

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

To establish the applicable standard of care
As evidence in civil actions
As evidence involving the credentialing process
For disciplinary proceedings of health care professionals
To establish the cause of death
To determine blood alcohol content
To support insanity defense
As proof of a party's physical condition.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library