California Chiropractic Ethics Exam (Answered correctly) (2023/2024)

California Chiropractic Ethics Exam What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? - 1. Offsite backup storage 2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents 3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? - Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail What is child abuse? - Endangering a child or the health of a child When is a patient considered inactive? - 12 months since the date of the last patient treatment A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? - Charge with unprofessional conduct Is a homeless child considered child abuse? - No If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what will happen? - A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected In what case will a license be automatically suspended? - convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation What is the order in the name for a corporation? - Name, Chiropractic, Corporation How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? - 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or billing and code How is a citation issued? - Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference the law or code violated Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? - No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies, What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? - Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? - Suspended license up to 1 year You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them? - Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic method if requested What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other electronic means? - HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow aspirations You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to your office that are not included what do you do? - Prior to any charges, the patient needs to be informed of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them. Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? - Yes if the service registers with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address What is a legal form of advertisement? - Using before and after photos with what procedures were performed on the patient. How many days do you have to report a name change? - 10 days, with proof of the name change How many days do you have to report change of address? - 30 days, with both old and new address Price of a lost, stolen, damaged license? - 25$ Patient wants to review files how long do you have? - 5 days from written request Patient wants files for government help what do you do? - They must provide proof and then you must supply them within 30 days free of charge, one copy free only. Patient wants copies of their files how long do you have? - 30 days from written request A Dr's license goes inactive for 2 years what do they do? - Same as annual fee, 250$ and 24 hours of continuing education