A Physician Working in an Emergency Room Is Obligated to Treat

question 26

Multiple Choice

A physician working in an emergency room is obligated to treat all the patients who come through the door. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

• A) standard of care
• B) duty of care
• C) reasonable person standard
• D) reasonable person care
• E) performance standard

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Definitions:

Personality Factors

Traits or characteristics that consistently influence the way an individual behaves, feels, and thinks.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, driven by anger or hostility.

Low Levels

A term which in general use can refer to decreased, minimal, or insufficient amounts of a specified entity or quality, applicable in various contexts such as energy, interest, or resources.

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitudes often stemming from anger or antagonism towards others.