Patient Rights
Here do patient rights stem from?
The Code of Federal Regulations, Ch. 42
Whose responsibility is it to get a second opinion?
patients
What is patient abuse?
mistreatment or neglect of individuals in a health care setting (Pozgar, 2024, p. 411)
What is child abuse?
anything occurring to someone under 18 with non-accidental intention that creates: a risk of death, serious or protracted disfiguration, impairment, sexual offense, unlawful action
What is another name for elder abuse?
senior abuse.
When should patients be informed about their rights and how?
At time of admission
in writing
in a way they can understand and ask questions about
True/False. Patients are responsible for respecting the rights of others.
True
Who is vulnerable?
elderly
people with disabilities
What 2 legal documents inform child abuse crime and the trends?
US Code
2020 Maltreatment report
Is senior abuse as likely to be reported as child abuse?
No.
What rights do patients have? List 5
Right to exercise their rights
Right to know them
ask questions
complain
receive strong care
to treatment & refuse treatment
pain management
spiritual care
List patient responsibilities not otherwise addressed, at least 5.
maintain health and health records
attend appts
describe symptoms and medical conditions accurately
follow through with the treatment plan
treat caregivers respectfully and compassionately.
physical
sexual
emotional
financial
neglect
True/False. If a healthcare worker reports child abuse and they are wrong, the family can sue them.
False.
How many seniors are abused each year?
1 in 10.
What method do we use to teach and learn?
Socratic teaching and learning
What happens in spiritual care and what might spiritual care include?
-a spiritual assessment
-treatment to address support, life-changing events or death, and feelings of hopelessness.
What is good faith reporting?
True/False. Overall, the number of children being abused is clearly decreasing.
False.
What are the signs of senior abuse?
restraints
overmedication
injuries
neglect
What is involved with Pain Management Rights?
Right to pain management processes to determine the cause and develop a protocol
control treatment
alternatives
family involvement
explanation of treatment and conditions
refusal
request change
timely treatment
What law does the privacy notice come from?
HIPAA
True/False. If you are a medical provider, you could get fined, go to jail, or both if you fail to report.
True
Who must report suspected child abuse? List at least 5.
administrators, doctors, interns, volunteers at residential facilities, psychologists, dentists, mental health workers, nurses, etc.
How do we prevent elder abuse?
avoid isolating them
keep elders active
review criminal records for employees
watch financial and medication driven decisions
community eduction
scam education