Question

Question 18 (5 points)
Jane Doe is the mother of 12-year-old John. John had an X-ray performed on his arm
by radiologist Dr. Smith. He was referred to Dr. Smith by Dr. Jones. Who owns the X-
ray?
a) Jane Doe
b) John Doe
c) Dr. Smith's office
K d) Dr. Jones' office

Answer 1

Answer:

d) Dr. Jones' office

Explanation:

The question above is related to the subject focusing on the "Ownership of X-rays." A patient undergoes an arm x-ray in order for the physician to tell his condition. If the physician asks the patient to have his x-ray performed by a radiologist, the x-ray film's result is sent to the physician. This means that it is his property alone and not the property of the radiologist. He needs the film in order to treat the patient's case. Therefore, the answer is Dr. Jones' office because it becomes part of the medical records in his office.

Jane Doe and John Doe are not experts in treating the case, thus, it is not necessary for them to keep the x-ray result. It is the right of the physician to keep records when it comes to the patient's diagnosis and treatment as long as he doesn't use the information to cause an injury to his patient.