HUCL1201 - Module 4 Questions And Answers Most Reviewed
Rationale.
If a Doctor is faced with a problem that he/she is not able to help the client with as it requires
another expertise, what are the Doctor's obligations in this situation? - ansProfessional Liability;
obligated to refer to the client to a hospital or specialist
License may be revoked or suspended provincial regulatory bodies for the following offences: -
ans- Negligence or malpractice
- Driving while intoxicated
- Imprisonment
- Unprofessional conduct
The provincial regulatory bodies maintain the following registries (2): - ansGeneral Register - for
fully licensed doctors. This registration must be renewed every two years.
Special Register - for foreign-trained doctors who are practicing in Canada. This registration
must be renewed yearly.
Define Professional Liability - ansDoctor practicing in Canada is responsible to do all in his
power for anyone who comes to him as a client and whom he accepts for treatment. Furthermore,
the doctor is obligated to refer the client to a hospital or to a specialist if the problem is one he or
she cannot deal with, or one that he or she feels requires another doctor's opinion or specialized
expertise
Define Negligence - ansBroad term referring to the failure of a person to exercise due care and
attention to ensure that no harm comes to another person
Define Malpractice - ansSpecific form of negligence that relates to the failure of a professional
health care worker to exercise due care and attention where diagnosing and treating a client
3 examples of Malpractice - ans1. Prescribing the wrong medication
2. Providing the wrong treatment
3. Making an avoidable mistake while providing the correct treatment
AHS are accredited by who? - ansAccreditation Canada
, HUCL1201 - Module 4 Questions And Answers Most Reviewed
Rationale.
Give 3 reasons why a Doctor, Dentist or Veterinarian may terminate a Dr/Patient Relationship. -
ans1. Failure of the client to undergo necessary diagnostic procedures.
2. Repeated failure to show up for required, scheduled appointments
3. Non-compliance with the prescribed medical treatment
What is AHS? - ansAlberta Health Services
What is DDS? - ansDoctor of Dental Surgery
What is AbVMA? - ansAlberta Veterinary Medical Association
What is CPSA? - ansCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
What is ADA+C? - ansAlberta Dental Association and (+) College
What is CMPA? - ansCanadian Medical Protective Association
Who are doctors protected by? - ansCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
What is CHA? - ansCanada Health Act or "The Act"
The CHA sets out the primary objective of Canadian health care policy, which is: - ans"to
protect, promote, and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada and to
facilitate reasonable access to health services without financial or other barriers."
What are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act? - ans1. Public Administration
2. Comprehensiveness
3. Universality
Rationale.
If a Doctor is faced with a problem that he/she is not able to help the client with as it requires
another expertise, what are the Doctor's obligations in this situation? - ansProfessional Liability;
obligated to refer to the client to a hospital or specialist
License may be revoked or suspended provincial regulatory bodies for the following offences: -
ans- Negligence or malpractice
- Driving while intoxicated
- Imprisonment
- Unprofessional conduct
The provincial regulatory bodies maintain the following registries (2): - ansGeneral Register - for
fully licensed doctors. This registration must be renewed every two years.
Special Register - for foreign-trained doctors who are practicing in Canada. This registration
must be renewed yearly.
Define Professional Liability - ansDoctor practicing in Canada is responsible to do all in his
power for anyone who comes to him as a client and whom he accepts for treatment. Furthermore,
the doctor is obligated to refer the client to a hospital or to a specialist if the problem is one he or
she cannot deal with, or one that he or she feels requires another doctor's opinion or specialized
expertise
Define Negligence - ansBroad term referring to the failure of a person to exercise due care and
attention to ensure that no harm comes to another person
Define Malpractice - ansSpecific form of negligence that relates to the failure of a professional
health care worker to exercise due care and attention where diagnosing and treating a client
3 examples of Malpractice - ans1. Prescribing the wrong medication
2. Providing the wrong treatment
3. Making an avoidable mistake while providing the correct treatment
AHS are accredited by who? - ansAccreditation Canada
, HUCL1201 - Module 4 Questions And Answers Most Reviewed
Rationale.
Give 3 reasons why a Doctor, Dentist or Veterinarian may terminate a Dr/Patient Relationship. -
ans1. Failure of the client to undergo necessary diagnostic procedures.
2. Repeated failure to show up for required, scheduled appointments
3. Non-compliance with the prescribed medical treatment
What is AHS? - ansAlberta Health Services
What is DDS? - ansDoctor of Dental Surgery
What is AbVMA? - ansAlberta Veterinary Medical Association
What is CPSA? - ansCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
What is ADA+C? - ansAlberta Dental Association and (+) College
What is CMPA? - ansCanadian Medical Protective Association
Who are doctors protected by? - ansCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
What is CHA? - ansCanada Health Act or "The Act"
The CHA sets out the primary objective of Canadian health care policy, which is: - ans"to
protect, promote, and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada and to
facilitate reasonable access to health services without financial or other barriers."
What are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act? - ans1. Public Administration
2. Comprehensiveness
3. Universality
