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1. How can one terminate a physician-pa- 30 days written notice, must tient relationship, without

abandonment, if provide for emergency there is ongoing treatment?

2. What is "proximate cause"? Prove that negligence caused

harm and that the cause was not too remote; what is required to a hold a defendant liable in a civil lawsuit

3. What are the two components of proxi- Cause-in-fact (but-for test) and mate cause?

forseeability

4. In a medical malpractice setting, what two Res ipsa loquitur (e.g. ampu instances do not need

expert testimony? tation of wrong leg) and negli- gence per se (a law was broken)

5. Is there a cap to noneconomic damages? 250K for physicians, 500K for

How much? hospitals

6. If the claimants proportionate responsibil- If >50%, no damages awarded.

ity is more than what %, then he/she may not recover damages?

7. How long is the statute of limitations for 2 years; for minors, 2 years af adults? For minors? ter

becoming 18yo

8. In a criminal proceeding, is the physi- No, except for mental health cian-patient privilege

communication con- and substance abuse records; fidential? judicial ruling should be ob- tained.

9. What is "therapeutic privilege", when can If physician thinks that informa it be used, who has

access to the informa- tion would be harmful to the tion, and what is the protocol the physi- patient, it can be withheld; in cian must follow? writing, copy in the chart; films

or tests must be released to patient representative.

10. How many years does a physician have to 7 years for adults; 7 years or keep records for adults?

For minors? until age 21 for minors; hospital must keep 10 years

11. Are substance abuse records admissible No, unless the crime is ex during criminal

proceedings? tremely serious.

12. Is HIV information confidential? Yes.

13. Can you "break" confidentiality in order to Yes.

tell a spouse that his/her spouse is HIV positive?

14. If a blood bank finds a donor with an in- They can tell the name of fectious disease, can they

call other blood donor, not disease. banks and tell them the name of donor and the disease?

15. What kind of crime is the unauthorized Misdemeanor.

release of records?

16. What does the Medical Practice Act regu- The practice of medicine by

late? MD/DOs, PAs, and acupuncturists.

17. Does the MPA apply to emergency assis- No if no charge, YES if money tance if there is NO

charge of money? If is charged. there is money charged or billed?

18. How many people are on the TMB? Who 19 members, appointed by the appoints them?

Who must confirm them? governor, confirmed by the Senate.

19. How often does the Dept of Public Safe- Quarterly.

ty check on physicians and report to the board?

20. What is included in the physician profile? Ethnic origin, CME, years in practice, Medicaid

participa-

21. Which malpractice claims should be included? Any jury awards, liabilities - NOT settlements.

22. How many CMEs per year? 24
23. Does the TMB have to notify a physician when a complaint is filed? Are there exceptions? How often do the parties get updated on proceedings? Yes, within 30 days, except if it would interfere with the investigation. Updates are quarterly.
24. When is it not illegal to perform a third-trimester abortion? To prevent another's death or if unborn has irreversible brain damage.
25. When is it not illegal to perform an abortion on a minor? In emergency and with court order. tion, misdemeanors, felonies, malpractice claims

26. What prescriptions does a physician need Samples and dangerous drugs to keep records on?

Dangerous drugs? as part of medical record; for Controlled substances? Samples? schedule 3-5 records and log; for schedule 2 separate log and records; keep record for 2 years; do inventory on schedule drugs every 2 years.

27. How many malpractice claims within what 3 within 5 years.

time period automatically open a board investigation?

28. Is a physician liable for the actions of a NP No, unless vicariously liable or PA? due to

employment.

29. What requirements exist for prescription No Schedule 2; maximum 90

for PAs and NPs? days, no refills unless consulta- tion with a physician.

30. Can NPs and PAs treat children?

Yes, but children less than 2 years only after consultation with a physician.

31. Who can incorporate in Texas? Can physi- Dentists, PT but NOT MD; MD cians practice

through corporations? cannot practice through corporation.

32. Are there any corp that can employ physi- Yes, certified Nonprofit Health cians? care

Corporation (certified by TMB)

33. What are 5 characteristics of a nonprofit 1) conduct scientific research healthcare corporation?

2. support education

3) improve capabilities to study

and teach

4) deliver healthcare to the public

5) instruct public in medical

science, public health

34. What is barratry? Is it legal? Contacting prospective pa-

tients in attempts to solicit them. It is not legal.