Health Law Trivia Quiz

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    In common law, medical malpractice is based on laws of which of the following? 

    • Negligence 
    • Breach of trust 
    • Equity 
    • Damages 
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According to The Florida Bar, health law is the legal issues involving federal, state, or local law, rules and regulations and health care provider issues, regulation of providers, legal issues regarding relationships between and among providers, legal issues regarding relationships between providers and payors, and legal issues regarding the delivery of health care services.

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  • 2. 
    Health Law was first adopted as a separate legal specialty in what year? - ProProfs

    Health Law was first adopted as a separate legal specialty in what year?

    • 1998

    • 1999

    • 1995

    • 1993

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
  • 3. 
    According to the discovery rule, the statute of limitations starts to run when?  - ProProfs

    According to the discovery rule, the statute of limitations starts to run when? 

    • When the injury took place 

    • When the injury was reported 

    • When the injury was discovered 

    • When the injury was recorded 

    Correct Answer
    A. When the injury was discovered 
    Explanation
    According to the discovery rule, the statute of limitations starts to run when the injury was discovered. This means that the clock starts ticking on the time limit for filing a lawsuit when the injured party becomes aware of their injury, rather than when the injury actually occurred or when it was reported or recorded. This rule takes into account situations where the injury may not be immediately apparent or where the injured party may not have been aware of the injury until a later date.

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  • 4. 
    Only which of the following are certified by the bar or licensing authority? - ProProfs

    Only which of the following are certified by the bar or licensing authority?

    • The longest serving practitioners 

    • The most qualified 

    • The most experienced 

    • The most knowledgeable in the area 

    Correct Answer
    A. The most qualified 
    Explanation
    The most qualified individuals are certified by the bar or licensing authority. This means that they have met the necessary requirements and standards set by the authority to practice in their field. The certification ensures that they have the necessary knowledge, skills, and qualifications to provide professional services in their area of expertise.

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  • 5. 
    American University's college of law in health law and policy has divided health law into how many areas? - ProProfs

    American University's college of law in health law and policy has divided health law into how many areas?

    • 7

    • 5

    • 4

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    American University's college of law in health law and policy has divided health law into four areas. This suggests that the college has categorized health law into distinct sections or domains, each focusing on a specific aspect of health law. These areas could cover topics such as healthcare regulations, medical malpractice, patient rights, and public health policies. By dividing health law into four areas, the college aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the different legal aspects related to healthcare and policy-making.

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  • 6. 
    Medical law doesn't include which of the following?  - ProProfs

    Medical law doesn't include which of the following? 

    • Responsibilities of medical professionals 

    • Rights of patients 

    • Prerogatives of medical professionals

    • Medical jurisprudence 

    Correct Answer
    A. Medical jurisprudence 
    Explanation
    Medical law encompasses the legal principles and regulations that govern the responsibilities of medical professionals and the rights of patients. It also includes the prerogatives of medical professionals, which refers to their privileges and powers within the healthcare system. However, medical jurisprudence is not a part of medical law. Medical jurisprudence is the study and application of legal principles and concepts in the field of medicine, including forensic medicine and medical ethics. While related to medical law, it is a separate discipline that focuses on the intersection of medicine and the law.

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  • 7. 
    How many law schools in the U.S presently offer health law programs?  - ProProfs

    How many law schools in the U.S presently offer health law programs? 

    • 25

    • 30

    • 15

    • 35

    Correct Answer
    A. 25
    Explanation
    There are currently 25 law schools in the U.S that offer health law programs.

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  • 8. 
    Texas adopted Florida's program in what year? - ProProfs

    Texas adopted Florida's program in what year?

    • 2002

    • 1999

    • 2001

    • 1997

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    Texas adopted Florida's program in 2002.

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  • 9. 
    Which of the following is not one of the areas into which the American University's college of law has divided health law?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following is not one of the areas into which the American University's college of law has divided health law? 

    • Health care law 

    • Public and population health law 

    • Bioethics 

    • Consent 

    Correct Answer
    A. Consent 
    Explanation
    The American University's college of law has divided health law into three areas: health care law, public and population health law, and bioethics. Consent is not one of the areas into which the college has divided health law.

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  • 10. 
    Which of the following is not one of the regulatory strategies used to ensure people's safety and health? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is not one of the regulatory strategies used to ensure people's safety and health?

    • Voluntarism 

    • Self-regulation 

    • Meta-regulation 

    • Political instruments 

    Correct Answer
    A. Political instruments 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Political instruments. Political instruments refer to the use of laws, regulations, and policies by government authorities to ensure people's safety and health. Voluntarism, self-regulation, and meta-regulation are all regulatory strategies that involve voluntary actions, industry self-monitoring, and collaborative governance approaches, respectively. These strategies aim to achieve safety and health outcomes without relying solely on government intervention.

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