California Law Exam Optometry 2020 Exam Questions And Answers

Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing address within ____ days after change - ANS 30 days It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - ANS 1. one eyed person 2. law enforcement officer 3. fireman 4. person 18 years old *note: a practitioner, unless informed by the person obtaining the eyeglasses or has personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary. Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - ANS it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any rebate/refund/commission/discount/compensation for referring patients. *Public offense punishable by jail or fine. Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the practitioner or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the person receiving the referral. What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this law? - ANS 1. parents 2. spouse 2. children 4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law) Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes. *Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins you can refer exception. True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price for each product or service. - ANS True