Legal and Ethical Issues in Medicine Quiz
Test your knowledge on patient autonomy, HIPAA, medical ethics, confidentiality, and more. Explore bioethical principles in healthcare.
#1
Which principle emphasizes the patient's right to self-determination and autonomy?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
Respect for autonomy
#2
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare?
Healthcare Information Protection and Privacy Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Integrity and Patient Accountability Act
Healthcare Insurance and Protection Act
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of medical ethics?
Patient confidentiality violation
Providing informed consent
Patient exploitation
Falsifying medical records
#4
What is the term for the intentional termination of pregnancy?
Euthanasia
Infanticide
Abortion
Assisted suicide
#5
What is the purpose of the Nuremberg Code in medical ethics?
To establish guidelines for clinical trials involving human subjects
To regulate medical malpractice lawsuits
To provide standards for medical education
To govern medical licensure
#6
Which of the following is an example of a living will?
A document specifying preferences for medical treatment if unable to communicate
A document detailing organ donation wishes
A document designating a healthcare proxy
A document granting power of attorney
#7
In the context of medical research, what does 'informed consent' mean?
Consent given by the patient after fully understanding the risks and benefits
Consent given by the patient's family
Consent given by the medical board
Consent given by the research team
#8
What is the concept of 'medical futility' in healthcare?
Refusing to provide treatment to a patient
Providing treatment with no chance of benefit
Providing treatment with uncertain outcomes
Assessing the effectiveness of a new medical procedure
#9
In medical ethics, what does the principle of 'non-maleficence' refer to?
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Providing equal treatment to all patients
Avoiding harm to patients
Respecting patient autonomy
#10
What is the concept of 'double effect' in medical ethics?
Performing two medical procedures simultaneously
An intended good action resulting in an unintended harmful outcome
Administering double doses of medication for faster relief
Using two different treatment approaches for the same condition
#11
What is the 'doctrine of double effect' used to justify in medical ethics?
Performing surgery without anesthesia
Administering pain relief medication to a terminally ill patient
Euthanasia
Withholding treatment from a patient
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