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Demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence, the standard of proof required
civil law
Deals with one who has failed to perform an act required by law
criminal law
Felonies
criminal law
Practice of ordering additional tests that serve only a marginal clinical purpose but will serve to protect the provider in the event of a malpractice allegation
defensive medicine
Instruction from a patient to all who may need to know that the patient has empowered a representative to make health care decisions
durable power of attorney
Document prepared by patients as a statement of their medical wishes
living will
Regulates the pharmaceutical and medical device industries
FDA
Form of defamation of character
libel
Party’s ability to legally enter into a contract
capacity
Requires employers to maintain safe working conditions and use methods that are appropriate to protect workers
OSHA
Has broad enforcement power over the distribution of narcotics and other drugs, both legal and illicit
DEA
Protects any person who provides emergency care in good faith without remuneration or expectation of remuneration
Good Samaritan Act
Permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes
HIPAA Privacy Rule