Torts
An example of this is sending information regarding a patient to an insurance company without the patient's written permission.
Information Invasion
What is the unlawful touching of another person?
A client knowing who is involved with their care is the client's...
rights
This type of regulation determines the procedures, processes, and actions that health care providers are legally permitted to perform.
scope of practice
What type of law focuses on the legal relationships between people and the protection of a person's rights?
Civil Law
An example of this is a nurse performing a minor surgery without having any training?
A client providing information on their health status to a healthcare facility is the client's....
Responsibility
The freedom over one's morals and legal affairs is...
What is expected of a healthcare worker to provide consistency among other healthcare professionals.
Standard of Care
Negligence
Giving permission for procedures/tests and knowing all risks involved is...
Informed consent
What is a document that permits an individual to appoint another person to make any decisions regarding their healthcare if they unable to?
Durable Power of Attorney
What is the called when a coworker writes a false statement about their co-worker being incompetent to perform their job?
Libel defamation
An example of this is applying physical restraints without any justification.
False imprisonment
The right to have personal medical information kept private is known as...
Confidentially, HIPAA
Choosing what is good and right is.....
Ethics
What is important to remember about informed consent?
It can be withdrawn at any time.
A wrongful act without a contract.
Tort
This is assumed during a medical emergency that could provide a life saving treatment.
Implied consent
A document that outlines a patients wishes on medical treatment.
Living Will