Which Is Primarily a Criminal Case

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is primarily a criminal case?

• A) A physician refuses to repay student loans.
• B) A physician performs a pelvic exam without a glove.
• C) An office assistant releases medical information without patient consent.
• D) An office assistant accesses medical information by computer about a patient who is not under a physician's care at the time.

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Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring between about ages 3 and 6, during which the libido is centered on the genital area.

Industry

The production of goods or services within an economy, characterized by sectors like manufacturing, services, and technology.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently, often related to taking the first step in actions without being instructed.

Basic Trust

A concept introduced by Erik Erikson, referring to the first stage of psychological development where an infant learns to trust their environment based on the consistency of caregiver support.