HSM 542 Final Exam (2017 version)
HSM 542 Final Exam (2017 version)
HSM 542 Final Exam (2017 version)
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1. (TCO H) Ethics is defined by Pozgar as "a branch of philosophy that deals with values<br />
relating to human contact with respect to the rightness and wrongness of actions and the<br />
goodness and badness of motives and ends." Describe two ethical dilemmas you may<br />
encounter in a healthcare setting related to patient care. In the description, define at least<br />
one law or regulation that may apply to each ethical dilemma. (Points : 35)<br />
2. (TCO D) A patient's family may be actively involved in end-of-life decisions for patients<br />
who are incapacitated or incompetent. Compare and contrast two legal cases that address<br />
the rights of families in participating in end-of-life decisions. For each legal case, identify how<br />
the case either contributed or detracted from the rights of families. (Points : 30)<br />
3. (TCO G) Identify three medical liability classes and provide a specific example for each<br />
class. Explain how the individual or entity behaved or acted in a way that may result in legal<br />
action. (Points : 25)<br />
4. (TCOs E and F) Compare and contrast two common models for managed care<br />
organizations. For each model, identify the inherent incentives that exist for the physicians<br />
who provide care to the patients within the model. (Points : 25)<br />
5. (TCO G) Discuss the differences between risk management and continuous quality<br />
improvement. How do the goals of each program differ? What are the similarities between<br />
the functions of each? (Points : 25)
6. (TCOs A and B) What do you consider the most pressing ethical issues surrounding<br />
genetic testing? Provide at least two examples, and explain why you consider these most<br />
important. (Points : 30)<br />
7. (TCO C) Identify and discuss the four components of HIPAA. For each component,<br />
identify a violation that may occur in a healthcare setting that might lead to an investigation<br />
by the OIG. (Points : 30)