A Patient Is Diagnosed with GERD, and His Endoscopic Report

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with GERD, and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barrett's epithelium.Which of the following should the PCP include in the explanation of the pathology report?

• A)This is a premalignant tissue.
• B)This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
• C)This tissue supports healing of the esophagus.
• D)All of the above

Understand the principles of due care, loyalty, and good faith in professional-client relationships.

Acknowledge the significance and consequences of certifications and opinions provided by professionals.

Comprehend the legal doctrines such as ostensible authority and negligent credentialing and their applications.

Recognize the legal protections afforded by privileges such as attorney-client privilege and doctor-patient privilege.

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Definitions:

Highly Personal

Pertaining to items or information that are deeply personal or private in nature, often with legal implications for their handling or disclosure.

Assignable

describes a right or property that can be transferred or made over to another party legally.

Partial Assignment

The transfer of a portion of the interest or rights in a contract, property, or other asset from one party to another.

Contractual Rights

Legal entitlements embedded within a contract that dictate what each party to the agreement may or may not do.