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S1_L2: Professional Ethics Flashcards

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1
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An act is considered as a _______ if one’s negligence causes damage to a person or property

A

Tort

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An act is considered as a _______ if it is a wrongdoing against the society

A

Crime

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Match the following descriptions.

  1. Wrong against an individual
  2. Defer persons from engaging
    in wrongful acts
  3. Used to identify wrongdoers
  4. Private law
  5. Standard of proof is beyond
    reasonable doubt

A. Torts
B. Crimes
C. Both
D. Neither

A
  1. A
  2. A
  3. C
  4. A
  5. B
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Match the following descriptions.

  1. The prosecution (lawyer) bears
    the burden of proof
  2. Plaintiff bears the burden of
    proof
  3. The defendant is prosecuted in
    criminal court
  4. Defendant faces economic
    penalty
  5. Provide injured persons with a remedy to enforce their rights

A. Torts
B. Crimes
C. Both
D. Neither

A
  1. B
  2. A
  3. B
  4. A
  5. A
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TRUE OR FALSE: Torts take place in a civil court

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: Both a tort and crime can be filed based under the same act that one did

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True

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The following are aspects in which crimes and torts differ, EXCEPT:

A. burdens of proof
B. punishments
C. enforcement methods
D. intentions
E. none

A

E. none

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A/an ______ will require the offender to pay a certain amount towards the individual

A

Civil case

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TRUE OR FALSE: Government has a constitution and laws that govern how
a country should be run and how people should be behaving. Going against it is a tort.

A. Both statements are true
B.. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

C. Only the 1st statement is true

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A defendant will be punished upon a finding of ______.

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guilt

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The defendant will have to pay damages to the plaintiff (complainant) upon the finding of ______

A

liability

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What are the classification of torts?

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  1. Intentional Tort
  2. Unintentional Tort
  3. Strict Liability Tort
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Determine which act and offenses fall under the tort classification.

  1. Emotional Distress
  2. Ownership of Animals
  3. Assault
  4. Negligence
  5. Invasion of privacy

A. Intentional Tort
B. Unintentional Tort
C. Strict Liability Tort

A
  1. A
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B
  5. A
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Determine which act and offenses fall under the tort classification.

  1. Hazardous activities
  2. Fraud
  3. Public disclosure of private facts

A. Intentional Tort
B. Unintentional Tort
C. Strict Liability Tort

A
  1. C
  2. A
  3. A
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Determine which act and offenses fall under the tort classification.

  1. Copyright infringement
  2. Product liability
  3. Battery

A. Intentional Tort
B. Unintentional Tort
C. Strict Liability Tort

A
  1. A
  2. C
  3. A
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This is most likely be the case to be filed against you on that particular patient

A. Intentional Tort
B. Unintentional Tort
C. Strict Liability Tort

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A

B. Unintentional Tort

17
Q

______ is the intention to hurt the person but without physical contact yet

18
Q

______ is the intention to hurt the person and there is physical contact already

19
Q

Patient’s medical records are protected by what law?

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A

Data Privacy Act

20
Q

This is the act of deception, faking, trickery, withholding information, not disclosing entire truth to gain something

21
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TRUE OR FALSE: Gender orientation is not a private fact as PTs needs to know this during the subjective assessment.

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A

False

Gender is usually not asked during subjective assessments. Moreover, public disclosure of this is considered an intentional tort.

22
Q

______ is in the healthcare system is the failure to take proper/reasonable care of your patient resulting to injury

23
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: People can file cases against the company if their product causes damage or harm on them

24
Q

________ is the failure of the professional to provide services as per
standards set by governing bodies

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A

Professional Malpractice

25
TRUE OR FALSE: A PT may be charged of professional malpractice if there is an actual injury or damage, even if there is no legally sufficient causal connection between the conduct and the injury.
False
26
TRUE OR FALSE: A given healthcare provider must provide the level of care, skill and treatment that, in light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar healthcare providers
True
27
The PT standard of care is based on what 3 aspects?
1. Must be a PT graduate 2. Must be licensed by the PRC 3. Must have the knowledge and skill to treat
28
Enumerate the sources of conflict of interest.
1. Financial 2. Professional 3. Personal
29
Enumerate the ways to manage conflict of interest.
1. Promote a culture of disclosure 2. Transparency 3. COI Policy 4. Education and awareness about COI
30
In the education and awareness about COI, what are the steps PTs be taught to manage it?
1. Identify COI 2. Prevent by reducing the risks 3. Manage through remedial actions
31
What does the CELIBATE method mean?
Clinical, Ethics, Legal Issues Bait All Therapists Equally Method
32
TRUE OR FALSE: A course of action has to be a win-win solution between you and the client, you and the institution, and everyone for that matter.
True
33
The following are ways to avoid ethical and legal dilemma, EXCEPT: A. Look at professional association updates B. Explore all alternatives, even those with limited to no data and basis C. Hand over patients to those with more expertise D. Plug into your professional organizations E. None
B. Explore all alternatives, even those with limited to no data and basis
34
The following are ways to avoid ethical and legal dilemma, EXCEPT: A. Save a copy of all written correspondence B. Cover yourself with comprehensive and accurate documentation C. Report ethical violations to proper authorities D. Put a copy of the law on your desk and read it E. None
E. None
35
The following are ways to avoid ethical and legal dilemma, EXCEPT: A. Take the PT's interest above all B. Yearn to learn C. Ask questions if uncertain/unsure D. Train and supervise subordinates properly E. None
A. Take the PT's interest above all
36
The following are ways to avoid ethical and legal dilemma, EXCEPT: A. Take time to read the professional code of ethics B. Invest in newspaper/journal subscription C. Yield to the rules and regulations D. Establish a friendly relationship with mentor E. None
D. Establish a friendly relationship with mentor

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