What is the meaning of the term litigious?
A. higher number of practicing lawyers
B. decreased legal liability
C. increase in the number of lawsuits
D. increase in consumer awareness of health care
E. increase in laws covering error
C. increase in the number of lawsuits
A litigious society is one in which patients, relatives, and others are inclined to sue health care practitioners, health care facilities, manufacturers of medical equipment and products, and others when medical outcomes are not acceptable.
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A 48-year-old female with a history of depression has called for help because she feels suicidal. During transport, the patient refuses to talk to you despite repeated attempts for her past medical history and the events leading up to her call for help. Which one of the following statements is most appropriate at this time?
A) "It's okay if you do not want to talk, I will be right here if you change your mind." B) "I know that people with depression seem to get better very quickly by taking medications. Have you thought about taking some?" C) "Talking often helps people feel better. If you talk to me, I am sure that it will help." D) "I really must have information related to your medical history; therefore, you must talk to me."
A payer that is contractually obligated to make payment for medical services on behalf of the covered person can be:
A) an insurance company. B) a third-party administrator. C) a self-insured health benefit plan. D) all of the above.