Type of Tort
A MA tells a child to behave or threatens the child with a shot.
Assault
the HCP has a legal obligation to the patient
Duty of Care
MA administers a RX injection incorrectly and the patient had many issues as a result
misfeasance
consent that is inferred based on signs, actions or conduct of the patient
Implied Consent
a blood sample in which the RBC's have ruptured
hemolyzed
A MA gives a vaccine to a child without parental permission.
Battery
The HCP violates the duty of care to the patient
Dereliction
giving a double dose of medicine to pt without the order to do so
malfeasance
consent that is given by the spoken or written word
Expressed consent
a chemical added to the blood sample after collecting that prevents it from clotting
anticoagulant
A MA tells boyfriend that she say Bill (his friend) in the office today.
Invasion of privacy
The breach of the duty of care directly causes the patient injury
Direct cause
giving medication to pt and them having shortness of breath and MA sent him home and he dies
nonfeasance
a legal process that ensures the patient or guardian understands the treatment and gives consent to treat
Informed consent
Lab department that studies bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses
microbiology
A written statement of defamation
libel
the patient suffers a legally recognized injury
damages
performance of an unlawful, wrongful act
malfeasance
person purchasing the insurance policy
insured
a lab test that should be run immediately
STAT
Deceiving/lying to a person for monetary gain
Fraud
to improve malpractice four elements have to be found and proven
4 D's of negligence
improper performance of a lawful act, that causes damages or an injury
misfeasance
the insurance company that the insured is purchasing insurance from
insurer
before running a test on a sample, quality controls must be run to ensure that the test is considered _____________.
reliable