Know the Term
This is the knowledge and skills an EMR is trained, legally allowed, and expected to perform
Scope of Practice
Threatening someone or placing them in fear of harm
Assault
This type of consent is clearly given by the patient either by gesture or verbally
Expressed consent
True or False:
A DNR means the EMR provides no care of any kind
False
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance ____ and Accountability Act
Portability
This is the way an EMR must act, based on training, protocols, and what a reasonable EMR would do
Standard of Care
Unlawful touching of a patient without consent
Battery
This type of consent is assumed when an unresponsive patient has a life-threatening emergency
Implied consent
A DNR tells an EMR not to attempt this if the heart or breathing stops
CPR (resuscitation)
Keeping patient information private is called this
Confidentiality
These are moral principles of right and wrong that guide behavior
Ethics
Failing to give the care a reasonable person with similar training would give, causing harm
Negligence
This is when a competent adult declines treatment or transport after the EMR explains the risks
Refusal of care
A written statement of a patient's wishes about future care
Advance Directive
HIPAA is a federal law that was passed in what year?
1996
This is a patient's ability to understand the situation and the risks and make an informed decision
Competence
Negligence by a professional while giving care
Malpractice
A legal obligation to provide care, such as when on duty and dispatched
Duty to act
When a competent patient refuses care, the EMR must respect the decision and then do this.
Document
HIPAA protects this kind of information from unauthorized sharing
Personal health information
A physician's order not to attempt CPR if a patient's heart or breathing stops is called this:
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
Leaving a patient without making sure someone of equal or higher training takes over
Abandonment
This law protects people who voluntarily help in an emergency in good faith
Good Samaritan Law
This is the person a patient chooses to make medical decisions in the event that they are unable to make their own decisions.
Healthcare proxy
An EMR posts, "Crazy call today! 17-year-old athlete had a seizure at school." Why is this inappropriate even without a name?
Includes too much identifiable information- people could figure out who it was about.