Critical Thinking Questions: If a patient feels that he or she has been incorrectly billed for services and wants to take legal action, would it be a criminal or civil action? Explain your answer.

Think of a reason a doctor might no longer want to see a patient. Describe at least one example of this. How could the doctor handle this situation without abandoning him or her?

Give three reasons that abuse might be hard for a health professional to detect.

Why do you think older people among the elderly are the most likely to be abused?

Why might a person choose a living will over a Durable Power of Attorney?