A Patient Might Have a Valid Claim for False Imprisonment

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient might have a valid claim for false imprisonment in which of the following?

• A) Appropriate restraint use for psychotic and aggressive behavior.
• B) Hospital security refusing to allow a patient to leave without a family member.
• C) Physician refusing to sign discharge papers because he feels the patient isn't ready.
• D) Refusal of hospital staff to allow a baby to go home before medically stable.

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Definitions:

Ethical Conduct

Behavior in accordance with moral principles and standards that govern an individual's or group's actions within an organization.

Emotional Dissonance

The conflict or strain felt when one's emotions do not align with what is expected or expressed, often encountered in professional settings.

Required Emotions

Emotions that employees are expected to display as a part of their job role, often seen in service-oriented professions.

True Emotions

Genuine feelings experienced by an individual, as opposed to emotions that are displayed for strategic or social reasons.