The doctrine that the decisions of the court should stand as precedents for future guidance is

 Consent forms that allow for the performance of routine services by healthcare providers are 

William is a 16-year-old male who lives at home with his parents and works part-time as a dishwasher at one of the local restaurants. While emptying the dishwasher, William is severely scalded and rendered unconscious. He is taken to the emergency department of the local acute care hospital for emergency treatment. Referring to the case study above, given the emergency of the situation, who should the health care provider seek consent from in order to provide treatment to William?

The body of law founded on custom, natural justice, and reason, and sanctioned by usage and judicial decision is known as

Ms. Johnson was a diabetic patient, and was placed on a strict diet by her primary care physician. However, Ms. Johnson enjoyed baking cakes, and most of all she enjoyed eating slices of her freshly baked German chocolate cakes on a weekly basis, and often neglected taking her medication. As a result, Ms. Johnson suffered a diabetic coma and did not obtain consciousness for two months. She later filed a malpractice claim against her primary care physician. Which of the following is the most appropriate defense the primary care physician should raise in response to Ms. Johnson’s claim?

William is a 16-year-old male who lives at home with his parents and works part-time as a dishwasher at one of the local restaurants. While emptying the dishwasher, William is severely scalded and rendered unconscious. He is taken to the emergency department of the local acute care hospital for emergency treatment. Referring to the case study above, what must the hospital receive in order to release information to William’s employer?

The failure to obtain the written consent of the patient before performing a surgical procedure may constitute

When a health care facility fails to investigate the qualifications of a physician hired to work as an independent contractor in the emergency department and is accused of negligence, the health care facility can be held liable under

The patient has requested an amendment to her health record.  The covered entity, after review with the physician, has decided to deny the request.  According to HIPAA, the patient must be notified within

Sheldon Company had 2,000 units of inventory costing $10,000 in beginning inventory at July 1st.  During July, Sheldon engaged in the following transactions: A. July 3rd – The company paid cash to purchase 1,000 units of inventory for $6,500. B. July 10th – The company paid cash to purchase 1,200 units of inventory for $8,400. C. July 24th – The company paid cash to purchase 250 units of inventory for $2,125. Throughout July, the company sold inventory 3,700 units of inventory for $44,400 cash.    Under a LIFO valuation method, what is the ending inventory for July?