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Explain the difference between assault and battery.
Assault: Threatening or attempting to inflict harm on another person.
Battery: Deliberately making physical contact with someone without consent, even if no harm is caused.
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?
To protect the privacy and security of patients' health information
Explain the difference between neglect and exploitation.
Neglect: Failing to provide needed care, resulting in harm to the patient
Exploitation: Taking advantage of a person for personal gain
Define the ethical principle of justice. Give 1 example.
Health care workers treat patients equally and without discrimination.
In healthcare, what does "scope of practice" refer to?
The actions healthcare professionals are authorized to perform within their role
Define False Imprisonment.
Intentionally restricting a person’s freedom of movement
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? Provide 3 examples.
Any identifiable health information, such as a patient's name, date of birth, social security number, and health status
Explain the difference between DNR and DNI.
DNR - No resuscitation if breathing or heartbeat stops
DNI - No breathing tube will be used if breathing stops
Define the ethical principle of veracity. Give 1 example.
Health care workers communicate with patients truthfully.
What is defamation of character?
Damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Explain the difference between negligence and malpractice.
Negligence: Unintentionally causing harm by failing to act responsibly
Malpractice: Professional negligence that results in harm to others
Emotional abuse - Excessive demands, insults, and humiliation
Physical abuse - Any physical mistreatment or violence, including inappropriate restraint
What is the purpose of an advanced directive or living will?
To say what medical treatments a person wants or doesn’t want if they can’t make decisions
Define the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. Give 1 example.
Health care workers refrain from harming patients.
Which situations does general consent apply to?
Routine medical procedures, such as exams, lab tests, and blood draws
Explain the difference between slander and libel.
Slander: Making false spoken statements to harm someone’s reputation
Libel: Publishing false written content or images to damage a person’s reputation
What does it mean for healthcare workers to be mandated reporters?
They are legally required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect
Explain the difference between a healthcare proxy and a durable power of attorney.
A healthcare proxy specifically handles medical decisions, but a durable power of attorney can handle finances and legal matters also.
Define the ethical principle of beneficence. Give 1 example.
Health care workers promote patients’ health and well-being.
What does implied consent mean?
Consent assumed when a patient is unconscious or a minor, based on reasonableness to protect their life and well-being.
Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.
Criminal Law: Safeguards citizens from individuals who may pose a risk to society
Civil Law: Civil law focuses on disputes between people
What does authorization refer to in the context of health information?
Permission granted to share a patient’s health information
What is a tort?
Harm caused to a person due to another’s actions or negligence
Define the ethical principle of fidelity. Give 1 example.
Healthcare workers care for patients according to their profession’s scope of practice, implying continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty.
What is necessary for informed consent?
A discussion with the provider that includes the risks of accepting or refusing specific treatment