Ch. 05 key terms
What is the definition of criminal law?
the area of law that addresses possible illegal actions taken and must be proven in court beyond reasonable doubt
What is the definition of civil law?
concerned with the peaceable resolution of disputes between individuals
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 Malpractice?
any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient
What is the definition of Negligence?
an act of carelessness, not intent to harm
What is the definition of Assault and Battery?
Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat
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 False imprisonment?
An intentional act to restrict a patient's movement unlawfully
What is the definition of Abuse?
the actions or inactions of an individual's caregiver or parent inflicting physical, sexual, or emotional harm on the individual
What is the definition of Defamation?
falsely accusing someone of a crime
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 libel?
There are countless negative statements online, but to prove defamation, the comments need to be factual
What is the definition of Contract?
To acquire by contagion or infection
What is the definition of Breach of Contract?
when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed
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 Scope of Practice?
the activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession
What is the definition of Ethics?
guiding principles for healthcare professionals, ensuring that they prioritize their patients' well-being, treat patients with dignity and respect, and foster trust and confidence in the healthcare system
What is the definition of Power of Attorney?
designating someone as your spokesperson for your health care decisions
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 denial of services?
Failure to provide medical treatment
What is the definition of Denied Payment?
claims that have been received and processed by the insurance carrier and have been deemed unplayable for a variety of reasons
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 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 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