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:

Representative

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, often in decision-making processes.

Incidence

Number of new cases of a specific disorder that develop during a specific period of time.

New Cases

refers to instances or incidents of a disease or condition that have been diagnosed or reported for the first time within a specified period.

Epidemiological Research

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.