Question

For a license to lawfully make a referral to a physician who is a relative, which of the following must be true?

A) PT verbalized disclosure of possible financial benefit to relative
B) Care provided by physician >$7,000 profit
C) Pt can see physician if no alternative within 25 min or 40 miles
D) Physician can be patent of PT's spruce as not immediate family

Answer 1

To lawfully make a referral to a physician who is a relative, the patient must disclose any potential financial benefit, the patient should have no alternative options within the specified distance, and the physician can be a patient of the referring PT's spouse as long as they are not immediate family.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for a license to lawfully make a referral to a physician who is a relative, the following must be true:

1. A) PT verbalized disclosure of possible financial benefit to relative: The patient must openly communicate and disclose any potential financial benefit that may arise from the referral to the relative physician.
2. C) Pt can see physician if no alternative within 25 min or 40 miles: The patient can choose to see the relative physician if there is no other alternative available within a 25-minute drive or 40-mile radius.
3. D) Physician can be patent of PT's spruce as not immediate family: The physician can be a patient of the referring PT's spouse as long as they are not immediate family.