chapter 05 key terms
What is the definition of criminal law
criminal offenses in the healthcare sector
what is the definition of negligence
an act of carelessness but not with the intent to cause harm
What is the definition of malpractice
any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms
What is the definition of abuse
the inappropriate treatment of an individual
What is the definition of false imprisonment
an intentional act to act restrict a patient's movement unlawfully
What is the definition of libel
a defamatory statement in writing or other visible forms
What is the definition of ethics
guiding principles for healthcare professionals
What is the definition of living will
a legal document that tells doctors how you want to be treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment.
What is the definition of 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 of slander
the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation.
What is the definition of defamation
incorrect information that is given out that is in error
What is the definition of invasion of privacy
a doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them
What is the definition of civil law
a peaceable resolution of disputes between individuals
What is the definition of pre existing condition
a health problem, like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, you had before the date that new health coverage starts?
What is the definition of termination of coverage
when the consumer has chosen a plan and effectuated coverage by paying the first premium payment and ends the coverage effective after the date the coverage was effectuated
What is the definition of denied payment
a refusal by a health insurance company to pay for services or products it has agreed to cover
What is the definition of power of attorney
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 is the definition of consent form
a document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
What is the definition of breach of contract
one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed
What is the definition of torts
when a medical professional acts in a negligent manner and injures someone in their care?
What is the definition of denial of services
when a payer's decision to not pay for services rendered to a patient?
What is the definition of of assault and battery
when harm occurs in a medical setting and includes harmful or offensive touching of a patient by a medical professional?
What is the definition of scope of practice
when the activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession?
What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss