ch. 05 key terms
what does the medical term "criminal law" mean?
the area of law that addresses possible illegal actions taken and must be proven in court beyond reasonable doubt. Healthcare providers can be found liable or responsible for the actions. Three areas of concern revolve around patients, billing and coding, and ethical dilemmas.
what does the medical term "invasion of privacy" mean?
A doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them
what does the medical term "slander" mean?
the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation.
what does the medical term "scope of practice" mean?
the activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession.
what does the medical term "denied payment" mean?
any claim that a payer denies to pay
what does the medical term "civil law" mean?
laws and regulations that govern the interactions between private citizens, or in the case of healthcare, between the practitioner and patient. It deals with the wrongdoing or negligence of a practitioner toward a patient, with the result of harm to the patient.
what does the medical term "false imprisonment" mean?
An intentional act to restrict a patient's movement unlawfully.
what does the medical term "libel" mean
a form of defamation conveyed by written text, pictures, signs or other physical forms of communication
what does the medical term "ethics" mean?
the disciplined study of morality
what does the medical term "termination of coverage" mean?
Termination occurs when a policy runs its course and is not renewed.
what does the term "torts" mean?
when a medical professional acts in a negligent manner and injures someone in their care
what does the medical term "abuse" mean?
inappropriate treatment of an individual
what does the medical term "contract" mean?
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 does the medical term "power of attorney" mean?
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 does the medical term "preexisting condition" mean?
A health problem, like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, you had before the date that new health coverage starts
what does the medical term "negligence" mean?
when a patient does not receive appropriate care in line with the high standards expected of those in the medical or healthcare profession, and experiences direct harm or the worsening of their condition as a result
what does the medical term "defamation" mean?
Incorrect information that is given out that is in error
what does the medical term "breach of contract" mean?
when one or more of the terms of the contract are violated
what does the medical term "living will" mean?
A type of advance directive that states the specific types of medical care that a person wishes to receive if that person is no longer able to make medical decisions because of a terminal illness or being permanently unconscious.
what does the medical term "Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)" mean?
dramatically improved the quality of care in nursing homes over the last twenty years by setting federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
what does the medical term "assault and battery" mean?
Medical battery is similar to battery, but the harm occurs in a medical setting and includes harmful or offensive touching of a patient by a medical professional.
what does the medical term "slander" mean?
the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation.
what does the medical term "consent form" mean
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
what does the medical term "denial of services" mean?
Failure to provide medical treatment: the refusal to provide healthcare to a patient who requires it.
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