Chapter 2
Who has the right to visit privately with patients?
physicians, priests, or chaplains
What do you call the claimant who has initiated a lawsuit?
Plaintiff
What are moral standards of behavior or conduct that govern an individual's actions?
Ethics
Pregnancy, Alcohol, Drug, or HIV tests
What is the term for a violation of a duty to exercise reasonable skill and care in performing a task?
What is the term for any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill?
Malpractice
How many ways does joint commission recommend using to identify patient's when taking blood samples? Name 3.
at least 2; Full Name, DOB, MRN #, Social Security
What does HIPAA stand for and what does it mean?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that protects a patient's personal health information
What is a law that defines how soon after an injury (due to malpractice) a plaintiff must file the lawsuit or be forever barred from doing so?
Statute of Limitations
What is the legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for acts of their employees within the scope of the employment relationship?
Respondent Superior
What is the difference between Informed and Implied Consent?
Informed consent is voluntary permission given by a patient to allow touching, examination, and/or treatment by providers; Implied Consent occurs when patient's nonverbal behavior indicates agreement to save a patient's life