NAME THAT RIGHT
To be treated with courtesy and respect in an environment free from discrimination.
What is Right #1? (according to the book)
A patient has the right to be informed if medical treatment is for experimental research and to give consent or refusal to participate.
TRUE.
Health care facilities and providers have creeds entitled "Patient Bill of Rights."
FACT.
A Patient Bill of Rights conveys patients legal and ethical rights. What else does it include?
It also includes acknowledgment of a patients right to choose treatment, to consent to treatment, and to refuse treatment among others.
Legally obligated for the acts of others.
Vicariously Liable.
To be informed by your health care provider about your diagnosis, scheduled course of treatment, alternative treatment, risks, and prognosis.
What is Right #3? (according to the book)
A patient does not have the right to know what patient services are available, including whether an interpreter is available if you do not speak English.
FALSE. A patient DOES have the right to know what patient services are available, including whether an interpreter is available if that person does not speak English.
Patient Bill of Rights establish standards, but doesn't include ethical standards, for patient care.
FICTION. Patient Bill of Rights establish standards, including ethical standards, for patient care.
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
What is Negligence?
The failure to act with reasonable and prudent care, given the circumstances.
To refuse medical treatment, even if your physician recommends it.
What is Right #5? (according to the book)
A patient has the right to be informed about the outcomes of care, treatment, and services that have been provided, including unanticipated outcomes.
TRUE.
If a patient does not understand treatment, or direction, it is the patients responsibility to ask questions.
FACT.
Who's responsibility is it to provide Health Services with information about the patients medical and mental health history?
It is the patients responsibility.
A record of being qualified to perform certain acts after passing an examination given by an accredited professional organization.
Certification.
To be treated confidentially, with access to your records limited to those involved in your care or otherwise authorized by you.
What is Right #2? (according to the book)
A patient does not have the right to be provided with an estimate of charges for medical care.
FALSE. A patient has the right to be provided with an estimate of charges for medical care, a reasonably itemized bill, and if needed, and explanation of the charges.
It is the physicians responsibility to know the patients current symptoms, including what pain medication is being taken at the time.
FALSE. It is the patients responsibility to provide the health care provider with information about their current symptoms, including medication that is being taken at the time.
What is informed consent?
Informed consent is valid when communication between the patient and the physician occurs about a certain treatment or test. With the understanding of the risks and benefits of the treatment, the patient then decides whether or not to proceed with the process.
A prudent person whose behavior would be considered appropriate under the circumstances.
Reasonable Person.
To receive prompt and reasonable responses to questions and requests.
What is Right #9 (according to the book)
A patient may not use their own financial resources to pay for care.
FALSE. A patient has the right to use their own financial resources to pay for the care of their choice.
A patient bill of rights is always required by law.
FICTION. A Patient Bill of Rights is NOT always required by law. This way, each health care provider has a version that is best suitable for its facility.
Who may authorize consent?
Competent patients; spouse, guardian, parents of minor, temporary guardianship, or a surrogate/health care representative may authorize consent.
Respondeat Superior
Legal theory that requires an employer be responsible for the behavior of an employee working within the scope of employment.