chapter 5 key term
chapter 5 key term
chapter 5 key term
chapter 5 key term
chapter 5 key term
100

criminal law

the area of law that addresses possible illegal actions taken and must be proven in court beyond reasonable doubt.

100

 assault and battery

harmful or offensive touching of a patient by a medical professional

100

slander

the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation.

100

 scope of practice

activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession.

100

 denied payment

if a provider is out-of-network or the patient's health plan does not cover a service or procedure.

200

civil law

concerned with the peaceable resolution of disputes between individuals.

200

 invasion of privacy

A doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them

200

 libel

 a defamatory statement in writing or other visible forms

200

 ethics

guiding principles for healthcare professionals, ensuring that they prioritize their patients' well-being, treat patients with dignity and respect, and foster trust and confidence in the healthcare system.

200

 termination of coverage

when the consumer has chosen a plan and effectuated coverage by paying the first premium payment and ends the coverage effective after the date the coverage was effectuated.

300

torts

 a fancy way of saying “malpractice.”

300

 False imprisonment

An intentional act to restrict a patient's movement unlawfully.

300

contract

An agreement is created whenever a business hires a worker, a company purchases a product or service, or a patient seeks a healthcare provider.

300

 Power of Attorney

authorizing him/her to make decisions on the treatments, procedures, and medications performed on you

300

 preexisting condition

any illness or condition a patient has prior to obtaining insurance

400

malpractice

any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.

400

Abuse

the actions or inactions of an individual's caregiver or parent inflicting physical, sexual, or emotional harm on the individual.

400

 breach of contract

when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed.

400

 living will

written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive

400

 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)




The quality of care mandates contained within OBRA, and the regulations, require that a nursing home must provide services and activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with a written plan of care.

500

negligence 

failure to act in accordance with the standards of reasonably competent medical men at the time.

500

Defamation

a false statement of fact, published to a third party.

500

 consent form

legal document that outlines a patient's agreement to receive a particular treatment, procedure, or disclosure of their medical information.

500

denial of services

 a patient's voluntary refusal to receive medical care.