key terms
Criminal law
the body of law that defines conduct perceived as threatening to, harmful to, or otherwise endangering the property, health, safety, and welfare of people.
what is the definition of assault and battery in medical terms?
harm occurs in a medical setting and includes harmful or offensive touching of a patient by a medical professional
slander
the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation
what is the definition scope of practice in medical terms?
the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license
denied payment
when an insurance company decides not to pay for services or products they have agreed to cove
Civil law
laws and regulations that govern the interactions between private citizens, or in the case of healthcare, between the practitioner and patient
what is the definition of invasion of privacy in medical terms?
Sharing the results of a test in front of family members or other patients without your permission
libel
a defamatory statement in writing or other visible forms
what is the definition ethics in medical terms?
a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine
termination of coverage
the date on which the Coverage of the Life Insured ceases under the Policy for reasons mentioned in the Section on Termination of Coverage in this Policy
Torts
when a medical professional acts in a negligent manner and injures someone in their care
what is the definition of False imprisonment in medical terms?
the tort of restraining a person that person's will
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 the definition Power of Attorney in medical terms?
a legal document that lets you give someone legal authority to make important decisions about your medical care
pre existing condition
health issue that required diagnosis or treatment prior to an applicants' enrollment in a health plan
Malpractice
occurs when a healthcare professional neglects to provide appropriate treatment, take appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that causes harm, injury, or death to a person
what is the definition of Abuse in medical terms?
inappropriate treatment of an individual
breach of contract
when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed
what is the definition living will in medical terms?
a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
amended the Public Health Service and Social Security Acts to create the Agency for HealthCare Policy and Research
Negligence
a health care provider failing to follow the recognized standard of care and causing preventable harm to a patient
what is the definition Defamation in medical terms?
a false statement of fact, published to a third party
consent form
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
what is the definition denial of services in medical terms?
a state in which a person is unable or unwilling to see the truth or reality about an issue or situation