Legal Info
What does DNR stand for?
Do not resuscitate
f a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of
False Imprisonment
Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ____.
Abuse
NOT a requirement for Informed Consent?
Insurance Coverage and Benefits (cost)
What is an example of implied consent?
a thumbs up- visual sign
If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.
Malpractice
What is a tort?
wrongful act
Which of the following information does NOT need to be reported to the health department or police?
Injuries from a fall, self injuries
A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is ______
A will (living will)
A false WRITTEN statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person’s reputation is known as
Libel
If you disclose a patient's medical information without their written consent, you have committed a ___________ violation
HIPAA
In which of the following situations could a doctor legally refuse to perform a procedure
Elective procedure
This document gives control of a person's legal and medical decisions to another person, and will continue to persist even if the person becomes incapable of making their own decisions
Durable Power of Attorney
What is the purpose of policies, regulations, and laws in healthcare?
Prevent Mistakes, Protect the Patients safety's, Protect the Staff from Lawsuit
A nurse draws your blood but you did NOT consent to it.
Medical Battery