Fee-Splitting Occurs When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fee-splitting occurs when

• A)A specialist splits their charge with the hospital that gives them privileges
• B)A specialist splits their charge with the referring physician
• C)A physician splits their charge with an assisting nurse
• D)A physician splits their charge with the patient's insurance company

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Definitions:

Rules Of Evidence

Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.

Evidence

Information or materials presented in legal proceedings to establish facts or support a case.

Expert Witness

A specialist in a particular field who is called upon to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.

Lay Witness

An individual who provides testimony in a legal proceeding about what they observed or experienced, without needing expert knowledge.