healthcare payment
the term for a common method of reimbursement for health care services based on a predetermined fixed price per diagnosis
DRG (diagnosis related groups)
what is the violation for transferring a client to another facility based on the insurance and payment history
Emergency medical treatment and active labor law or EMTALA
what are the six leading cause of death among minority groups
cancer
cardiovascular disease
stroke
chemical dependency
diabetes
homicides/accidents
infant mortality
what is the term used for care based on keeping with the values of the client
Ethics
whatis moxibustion
applying heat to acupoints
how does DRG try to reduce health care costs?
Failure to act in a manner that an ordinary prudent person would act in similar circumstances that results in harm.
Negligence
what is marginalize populations?
recently arrived immigrants.
what term is personal freedom and the right of competent people tom make choices?
Autonomy
what is biofeedback?
type of mind-body spirit that alters heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension
what is a common problem found among the poor population with medicaid?
lack of consistent providers
Being charged as a nurse for failing to report elder abuse is a what can of offense?
misdemeanor criminal offense
cultural competance
the responsibility of all nurses to become knowledgeable about the values, beliefs and health care practice of the culturally diverse groups
what term means an ethical duty to tell the truth
veracity
what is subluxation?
misalignment of spine
cost shifting
What is the LEGAL term that is described when there is a defamation caused by subjective comments written in the nurses notes.
Libel
when can a team leader be held for negligence for what kind of decisions?
Delegation
what term is ethical theory stating that the best decision is one that brings about the greatest good for the most people
Utilitarianism
what is one of the few cams that is covered by insurance?
chiropractor
what is a contractual agreement between the insurer and the provider in which covered members are encouraged to use specific health care providers in return for reduced rates
preferred provider organization (PPO)
The nurse instructs the client that leaving the hospital could result in complications and impairments what type of form did the nurse have to fill out
Against medical advice form or AMA
what is monetary compensation awarded to an injured person that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses
punitive damages
what is the first intervention in assessing an ethical issue
ask what is the issue
what plant is atropine derived from?
atropia belladonna