Lingo
touching someone without consent
battery
A physician decides to avoid trial in court after a misconduct case has been brought by a patient. This physician will likely offer to make
settlement
official written request to release information in the form of an authorization
ROI
Assistants who maintain good __________ relationships with patients and other staff members help reduce the likelihood of litigation.
interpersonal skills
A law set to limit the time for initiating litigation is known as ________________________.
statute of limitation
early and unreasonable termination of physician-patient relationship with out sufficient notice
abandonment
At times a written contract is provided. This is called a(n) __________ contract.
expressed
The improper care and treatment of a patient by a physician may result in this official charge
malpractice
Adherence to rules and regulations is also known as
compliance
Which of these was designed to protect individuals who render care to an injured person from liability for civil damages that may arise as a result of providing emergency care?
Good Samaritan
compassion, honesty, honorable, responsibility
moral values
Martha comes in the office and presents a state assistance card, followed by the next patient, Debra, who presents a Blue Cross Blue Shield card. The medical assistant greets Debra with a smile but never acknowledges Martha, and after handing back Martha's card, the medical assistant makes sure to sanitize her hands. This is an example of
poor etiquette
a minor who has gained legal independence either by situation or official court order
emancipated minor
Which type of consent applies to routine treatment only?
implied
Law preventing physicians from making referrals to a designated health service owned by a family member, friend, or personal interest
Stark Law/Anti-Kickback Laws
Legal term for medical law
medical jurisprudence
Many practices accept requests for information only when they are:
in writing
legal documents stating a patient's wishes for medical care
advance directive
What is it called when a person who is not a judge hears evidence and helps both sides resolve the dispute or makes a decision if the two sides cannot agree on an alternative to trial? A physician may choose to advocate for this option over trial!
arbitration
A(n) __________________________ gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the right to make decisions for the patient.
durable power of attorny
a requirement for a person who has information related to a case to appear in court with documents or other tangible evidence
subpoena duces tecum
The following information was placed on the computer screen containing electronic health information data: Susan Durbin, Social Security number 123-45-6789, DOB 12/3/1975. Upon checkout, Susan's neighbor saw the data on the screen and later called Susan to ask why she was seeing the doctor. Why is this a breach of confidentiality?
PHI was disclosed w/o permission
a multisectional medical order form that allows a patient to choose the level of life-sustaining services, must be officially signed by both physician and patient
POLST ( physician's orders for life-sustaining treatment)
Risk areas that need to be in a compliance plan must address
coding, documentation, improper inducements, and reasonable services.
Act protecting whistleblowers referred to as "qui tam" action
False Claims Act