Federal Statutes I
Federal statute that protects private patient information from being disclosed.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Act)?
Refers to the voluntary agreement by a patient to undergo a specific, informed treatment or procedure
What is Acceptance?
Actual agreement between the parties, the terms are stated in district and explicit language, either orally or in writing
What is implied contract?
Restraining an individual to a certain area against their will is considered?
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What is False Imprisonment?
Unnecessary exposure of an individual or revealing personal information about an individual without consent
What is Invasion of privacy?
Federal statute that mandates patients be informed about their rights regarding decisions toward their own medical care. (living will or power of attorney)
What is PSDA (Patient Self Determination Act)?
Is a fiduciary relationship where one party (the agent, such as a doctor) acts on behalf of another (the principal, such as a hospital), authorized to perform duties under the principal's control.
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What is Agency?
Involves civil lawsuits where patients seek financial compensation for injuries caused by a healthcare provider's negligence, such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or failure to treat.
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What is civil Law?
Damaging a person’s name and reputation by making public statements that are false
What is Defamation of character?
Is a form of defamation of character- a published statement that is damaging to a person,s reputation; a written defamation
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What is Libel?
Are federal laws passed by the U.S. Congress, often annually, to enact budget changes—including tax, spending, and entitlement adjustments—required by the congressional budget resolution process, helping control federal spending.
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What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
Any willful attempt or threat to injure another person with the apparent ability to do so.
What is Assault?
Professional negligence (eg.Not checking identification or documented allergies)
What is Malpractice?
A legally binding agreement where terms are explicitly stated, either orally or in writing, at the time of formation
What is Expressed Contract?
Is a clear, documented proposal by one party (e.g., health provider, vendor, employer) to another, indicating a willingness to enter a binding agreement—such as patient care, staffing, or vendor supply—with specific, actionable terms.
What is Offer?
This statute protects workers with disabilities against discrimination.
What is ADA (American with Disability Act)?
Unlawful touching of another person without consent.
What is Battery?
Involves the critical evaluation of patient care, balancing risks and benefits, while formally documenting informed consent to meet legal standards.
What is consideration?
Comprehensive written or electronic accounts of a patient's health history
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What is Health Records?
Is a civil wrong that causes harm to another person or property, resulting in legal liability.
What is a Tort?
This law protects by standers for offering reasonable assistance to injured individuals in an emergency situation.
What is Good Samaritan Laws?
A legal document that allows patients to express how they would prefer their end of life care.
What is Advance Directives?
The failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in unintended injury or damage to another, acting as a core concept in personal injury law.
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What is Negligence?
Is a communication process between a provider and a patient. The patient understands the reason for treatment. They will understand what will be done. Who will do it and how it will be done as well as expected outcomes
What is Informed consent?
Is a form of Defamation of Character. The legal term for a false, spoken statement that harms a person's reputation, professional, or financial standing.
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What is Slander?