Contracts
what is breach of contract
any part of the contract that is broken or not filled
Wrong act of causing someone to reasonably fear imminent harm.
what is negligence
Failed to do what a reasonable and careful person would do
What is privileged communication
All and any info given to health care personnel by the patient
What are ethics
Principles dealing with what is morally right or wrong
implied
”understood”
definition of battery
Refers to the actual wrong act of harming someone
what is malpractice
Providing improper care that results in injury to patient
Who is the info shared to
Immediate team
What are pt rights
Factors of care that patients can expect to recieve
expressed
stated orally or written
what is defamation of character
damaging a persons name/reputation by making statements that are false
Info that isn’t only shared with the immediate team
Births and deaths, injuries caused by violence, drug abuse, diseases, stds
What are professional standards
Performing only those procedures for which you have been trained and are legally permitted to do
to enter into a contract you must not be
a minor, under the influence, mentally incompetent, unconscious
what is false imprisonment
Restraining or restricting A persons freedom
what is abuse
any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish