When a Patient Is Voluntarily Admitted to a Hospital

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a patient is voluntarily admitted to a hospital:

• A)a relationship is established between the patient and the hospital.
• B)and the patient signs admission forms, an implied contract is created.
• C)EMTALA applies to hospitals and physicians who participate in Medicaid.
• D)the hospital is required to treat the patient, regardless of diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Baseline Measures

Baseline measures refer to the initial data collected at the beginning of a study or assessment period, which is used as a point of comparison for future measurements.

Establishing

The act of setting up or founding something with a firm or stable basis, such as an organization, principle, or relationship.

Function of Goals

The purpose that goals serve, which is typically to provide direction, motivation, and a means of measuring progress.

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.