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 attempted battery
what is Libel?
a defamatory statement in writing or other visible forms,
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?
claims that have been received and processed by the insurance carrier and have been deemed unplayable for a variety of reasons.
what is civil law?
is concerned with the peaceable resolution of disputes between individuals
what is invasion of privacy?
A doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them i
What is slander?
false statements presented as fact that harm someone's reputation or character
What is Ethics?
the disciplined study of morality
What is Termination of coverage?
when a policy runs its course and is not renewed.
what is a Torts?
when a medical professional acts in a negligent manner and injures someone in their care.
What is false imprisonment?
intentionally and unlawfully restrained, detained or confined someone
what is contract?
any type of agreement, verbal or written, by which one or both parties agree to a set of behaviors related to the care of a patient.
What is Power of Attorney?
A type of advance directive that gives a person (called a proxy) the authority to make medical decisions for another person if that person is not able to make their own decisions.
What is pre existing condition?
A health problem, like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, you had before the date that new health coverage starts
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 breach of contact?
when one or more of the terms of the contract are violated
WHat is Living Will?
a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive,
WHat is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
Nursing Home Reform Act of 198
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?
statements like falsely accusing someone of a crime.
what is consent form?
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
What is Denial of Service?
the rejection or refusal of a healthcare claim by an insurance payer based on clinical reasons