Ch.05 key terms
What is the definition of Criminal law?
Definition: The area of law that deals with criminal offenses in the health care sector
What is the definition of assault and battery
Definition: When a medical professional intentionally harms a patient, either by threatening them or by physically touching them without their consent
What is the definition of slander?
Definiton :when a healthcare professional shares false information about a patient's medical condition with others, which can damage the patient's reputation.
What is the definition of scope of practice?
Definition : the range of activities a licensed health professional is permitted to perform, based on their education, training, and experience
What is the definition of denied payment?
Definition : when an insurance company refuses to pay for a health care service or product that it agreed to cover
Definition: The laws and regulations that govern the relationship between a patient and their healthcare provider.
What is the definition of invasion of privacy?
Definition: When a patient's medical information is disclosed without their consent or in a way that violates their privacy rights
What is the definition of libel?
Definition : a written or visible statement that is defamatory and harms another person's reputation.
What is the definition of ethics?
Definition : the application of ethical principles to healthcare and medical decisions
What is the definition of termination of coverage?
Definition : when a policy ends and is not renewed
What is the definition of torts?
Definition: A civil wrong, or malpractice, that occurs when a healthcare professional or organization causes injury to a patient
What is the definition of false imprisonment?
Definition: Intentional tort, meaning it's based on the intent to confine the person. It's not based on negligence.
What is the definition of contract?
Definition: a mutual agreement between a patient and a healthcare provider, or it can refer to a type of healthcare equipment lease
What is the definition of power of attorney?
Definition : legal document that allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.
What is the definition of pre-existing coverage?
Definition : any illness or condition a patient has prior to obtaining insurance
What is the definition of Malpractice?
Definition: when a medical professional's actions or omissions cause injury to a patient by failing to meet the accepted standard of care.
What is the definition of abuse?
Definition: when a patient experiences unreasonable suffering or harm due to the actions or inactions of a caregiver.
what is the definition of breach of contract?
Definition : when a party fails to fulfill their obligations under a contract, without legal excuse.
What is the definition of living will?
Definition : a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive
What is the definition of Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
Definition : a federal law that allows employees and their families to temporarily maintain their group health insurance after certain qualifying events
What is the definition of Negligence?
Definition: When a healthcare provider fails to provide appropriate care, resulting in direct harm to the patient.
what is the definition of defamation?
Definition : when a patient or their representative makes a false statement about the care they received from a doctor or hospital and publishes it to a third party. This can harm the reputation of the doctor or hospital
Definition : a legal document that gives a patient the opportunity to agree to a medical procedure, treatment, or disclosure of their medical information
What is the definition of denial of services?
Definition : when an insurance company decides to not pay for or pre-authorize a healthcare claim
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