Ch. 5 Key Terms
What is criminal law
the area of law that addresses possible illegal actions taken and must be proven in court beyond reasonable doubt
What is assault and battery
Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat
What is slander
the statements have to be false and have caused harm to the physician's reputation
What is scope of practice?
the activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession
What is denied payment?
The department had denied payment for a medical assistant
What is civil law
laws and regulations that govern the interactions between private citizens, or in the case of healthcare, between the practitioner and patient.
What is invasion of privacy
A doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them
What is libel?
a defamatory statement in writing or other visible forms
What is ethics
the disciplined study of morality in medicine and concerns the obligations of physicians and health care organizations to patients as well as the obligations of patients
What is termination of coverage?
the date on which the Coverage of the Life Insured ceases under the Policy for reasons mentioned in the Section on Termination of Coverage in this Policy.
What is torts
when a medical professional acts in a negligent manner and injures someone in their care
What is false imprisonment
An intentional act to restrict a patient's movement unlawfully.
What is a contract
legal written agreements
What is power of attorney?
are authorizing him/her to make decisions on the treatments, procedures, and medications performed on you
What is pre-existing condition
A medical illness or injury that you have before you start a new health care plan
What is malpractice
any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient
What is abuse
any action or failure to act which causes unreasonable suffering, misery or harm to the patient.
What is a breach of contract?
when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed.
What is living well
the patient's values and goals regarding physical, mental, and social functioning
What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?
sets federal standards for care in nursing homes and it aims to improve the quality of care provided to residents
What is negligence
a health care provider failing to follow the recognized standard of care and causing preventable harm to a patient
What is defamation
a false statement of fact, published to a third party
What is a consent form?
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
What is denial of services?
Failure to provide medical treatment
what is atc
around the clock