Torts
This word means "bad practice"
What is malpractice?
The obligations of this type of contract are not verbally expressed
DNR stands for
What is Do Not Resuscitate?
These are factors of care all patients can expect to receive
What are patient rights?
A written false statement that could damage a person's reputation.
What is libel?
failure to give expected care
What is negligence?
The obligations of ths type of contract are stated in clear language either orally or in writing
What is an expressed contract?
This advance directive means that CPR would not be performed if the patient stopped breathing or their heart stopped beating.
What is a DNR?
When a contract is explained to a non-English speaking individual this must be provided
What is a translator?
What is slander?
threat or attempt to injure
What is assault?
These are the parts of a contract
What are offer, acceptance, consideration?
Define Advanced directives
What are legal documents that state what medical treatment an individual wants in the event they become incapacitated and cannot express their own wishes?
This law protects the Personal Health Information (PHI) and medical records of individuals.
What is HIPAA privacy rule?
The ethical principle that gives people the ability to make your own decisions and act independently
unlawful touching of another person without consent
What is battery?
Who makes decisions for someone with a legal disability
Who is the parent, guardian or others permitted by law?
Define a living will
What is a legal document that allows individuals to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when the condition is terminal?
This law requires all health care facilities to inform every adult of their right to make decisions concerning medical care, their right to refuse treatment and follow advance directives.
What is PSDA- Patient Self Determination Act?
The ethical principle that means your duty to act in the patient's best interest?
What is beneficence?
restricting an individual’s freedom
What is false imprisonment?
Who is considered to have a legal disability? must name all 4 groups
Who are minors, mentally incompetent, individuals under the influence of drugs that alter mental state, and unconscious/semiconscious people?
Define durable power of attorney
What is a legal document permits an individual to appoint another person to make decisions regarding health care if the individual is unable to make decisions?
This law guarantees certain rights to residents in long term care facilities
OBRA- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
This information is exempt by law from confidentiality. Must name 4
Birth /deaths, drug abuse, injuries caused by violence that may require police involvement, communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases