Lab departments
study of tissue
histology
a measurement of how close a test result is to the true value
accuracy
intentional threat
Assault
Performance of an unlawful, wrongful act
Malfeasance
asked pt what arm they wanted BP done in and they raised right arm
Implied
study of blood cells and coagulation
hematology
provider orders the test to be screened
Preanalytic stage
Disclosing private facts without the consent of the individual
Invasion of privacy
Improper performance of an unlawful act that causes damage or injury
Misfeaseance
a legal document signed by patient
Informed Consent
detects of poisons or drugs
toxicology
specimens are properly discarded
postanalytic stage
harmful or offensive contact
Battery
failure to act when one had a legal duty to act
Nonfeasance
what arm do you want the injection in and pt states right arm
implied consent
study of bacteria and viruses
microbiology
the ability to consistently reproduce a test
precision
saying something false about a person which causes harm
defamation
gave an injection incorrectly and patient had a reaction
Misfeasance
consent given by spoken or written word
expressed consent
analyzes the chemical constituents found in blood
chemistry
specimen is tested, and results are compared to reference range
analytic stage
deceiving/lying to a person for monetary gain
fraud
gave pt medicine and they had a reaction and it was not reported and pt went home and died
Nonfeasance
doctor explains procedure with the patient and they sign a consent
Informed consent