Which of the following is NOT a definition of a life-threatening illness?
a. Terminal illness
b. Death imminent
c. Disease causing shorter lifespan
d. Any acute disease
Question 2
Upon retirement, can a physician dispose of patient records?
a. No, because the records are the property of the patient, not the physician.
b. No, because the patient should be given an opportunity to transfer the records to a new provider.
c. Yes, because the physician owns the records and can exercise complete authority and control over them.
d. Yes, because the physician no longer needs the records.