Legal terms
A healthcare provider’s legal obligation to take reasonable to avoid causing harm to a patient is called
duty of care
When a healthcare provider causes harm to a patient by performing an act that a reasonable person would not have done, or not doing something that a reasonable person would have done in the same or similar circumstances, this is...
negligence
Also known as professional liability, _____ is any misconduct or lack of skill that results in patient injury
malpractice
Touching a person without consent is considered
battery
Many hospitals and other healthcare facilities require patients to have a(n) _____, which is a legal document in which a patient gives written instructions about healthcare issues in the event the patient becomes unable to make such decisions in the future.
advanced directive (AD)
The practice of resolving legal disputes without going to court, called _____, can help protect a healthcare facility from the expenses associated with going to trial
arbitration
A(n) _____ is a member of the healthcare team who ensures that patients are not abused and that their legal rights are protected.
ombudsman
If a healthcare worker argues with a patient who does not want a procedure, it may be considered
assault
is a form of defamation in which an individual’s reputation is damaged in writing.
libel
This ethical principle gives patients the freedom to choose and the right to privacy.
Autonomy
The amount of time during which any legal action may be taken is known as the
statute of limitations
The practice of _____ involves allowing only certain individuals the right to access information, and ensures that others do not obtain the personal information of patients.
confidentiality
A healthcare provider’s _____ includes all tasks that they are legally allowed to perform based on their training and certification.
scope of practice
A person under 18 years of age is considered a(n) _____ if they have legally established that they do not live with parents.
emancipated minor
Are you required by Good Samaritan Laws if you are a healthcare professional to provide CPR & First Aid to a person out in society?
No
The act of damaging someone’s reputation either verbally or in writing is known as
defamation
The concepts, ideas, and beliefs that are important and meaningful to a person are called
values
A committee made up of individuals who consider ethical issues in the healthcare facility and recommend solutions for resolving the issues is called a(n)
ethics committee
A(n) _____ grants another person the authority to make legal decisions for you.
durable power of attorney
The principle of _____ specifies that healthcare practitioners must perform a procedure in the same way that someone with similar qualifications would have performed it in the same or a similar situation.
standard of care
The court may appoint a(n) _____ to make decisions for a patient who is mentally or physically incapable of making such decisions.
guardian
Restraining an individual or restricting an individual’s freedom without authorization is
false imprisonment
The _____ is a law that requires most healthcare institutions to inform a patient about their rights at the time of admission
Patient Self-Determination Act
_____ is a form of defamation in which an individual’s reputation is damaged verbally.
slander
If it is proven that a healthcare provider acted reasonably as compared to other members of the profession in the same or a similar circumstance, the legal protection known as _____ can be used.
reasonable care