Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 59 Chapter 3 Review and Assessment True or False 13. Common Law defines and limits the powers of the federal government. 14. Healthcare is mentioned in the preamble of the US Constitution. 15. The government’s obligation to protect public safety and welfare is referred to as police power. 16. The Death with Dignity Act is an example of a state law. 17. Local governments issue ordinances related to health, such as smoking regulations. Multiple Choice 18. The _____ government has the power to license healthcare professionals. A. federal B. state C. local D. Both state and local 19. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is an example of a health law made by the _____. A. judicial branch B. Congress C. Senate D. Supreme Court Fill-in-the-Blank 20. The Constitution includes _____ articles. 21. The federal government includes the _____ branch, _____ branch, and _____ branch. 22. The _____ branch of government has the authority to create the billing codes needed to administer the Medicare program. 23. The Bill of Rights contains _____ amendments. 24. _____ is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Discussion 25. Do the levels of government and separation of powers in our democracy inherently lead to a highly complex regulatory environment for healthcare? If so, is this a positive or negative outcome? 26. How do the amendments to the US Constitution help you as a patient? 27. If you were a health practitioner, would you appreciate the special protections given to your patient, or would you be upset with the levels of rules and regulations governing your practice? Address aspects of both options in your answer. 28. Review the Constitution. Where in the document is the right to privacy mentioned? 29. Review Figure 3.5. Why do you think the Massachusetts and federal laws are so controversial? Is the Massachusetts law constitutional? The Commerce Clause refers to the federal governments and not the state governments, so why isn’t the Massachusetts law considered unconstitutional? How does the Massachusetts law relate to the General Welfare Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution? Activities 30. Reread the scenario presented at the beginning of the chapter. Write a one-page paper that describes your decision in this situation and the reasons supporting your decision. 31. Review two federal laws, two state laws, and two local laws related to healthcare. Write a two-page paper that explains the laws. Include reasons for why you support or do not support each law. Case Study A mother refuses to allow a doctor to provide a legally required immunization for her child. The outcome of this case depends on whether the state can display a compelling public interest in preventing the spread of communicable disease. Typically, the decision of the legislature in making laws regarding required immunizations have been upheld. In some states and in some cases, objections based on religious or philosophical grounds have been allowed. Can the child’s mother prevail if she objects based on the pain it will cause the child? Can she prevail if her objection is based on religious beliefs?