5.1 & 5.2
describe the difference between laws and ethics
law: rules and regulations with specific penalties set by local, state, or federal government.
ethics: social guidelines based on moral principles and value. standard of behavior based on wrong and right
_________ is the process of preventing and controlling the probability of risks.
risk management
what does GINA protect?
(Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008)
insurance carriers/employers cannot use genetic information as basis for denying insurance coverage or employment
what are bioethics?
deals with issues that arise related to medical advances; social issues. the professional is expected to act in ways that reflect society's ideas of wrong and right, even if such behavior is not enforced by law.
this organization awards the CMA credential...
American Association of Medical Assistants
(AAMA)
what are the 4 elements needed for a legal contract?
agreement: offer and acceptance
consideration: something of value
legal subject matter: enforceable or otherwise breach of contract occurs
contractual capacity: both sides have a mutual understandable of the concepts and meaning of the contract
what is the difference between:
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
malfeasance: unlawful act
misfeasance: lawful act done incorrectly
nonfeasance: failure to perform required by law or required by duty
what are the two sections HIPAA is divided into and the importance?
title I:healthcare portability
title II:prevention of healthcare fraud and abuse, administrative simplification, and medical liability reform
what are the 5 basic types of medical practice?
-sole proprietorship
-partnerships
-group practice
-professional corporation
-clinics
what organization is known for certifying allied health professionals, including the RMA credential...
American Medical Technologists
(AMT)
what is patient consent
expressed or implied permission given by patient to a physician or other healthcare provider to perform treatment or medical care after a patient has been informed about the procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives
what are the 4 cs of medical malpractice prevention?
compassion/caring
communication
competency
charting
what happens to a patients confidentiality when they decide to sue a physician ?
when a patient sues a physician, they automatically give up the right to confidentiality
true or false:
federal law requires requires all gifts valued above $10 must be reported
true, its considered a conflict of interest
document explains how a patients protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed.
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
what is the standard of care expected of a medical assistants?
~maintain confidentiality ~working within scope of practice ~prepare and maintain medical records ~document accurately ~follow appropriate guidelines when releasing information ~maintain and dispose regulated substances correctly
what is the importance of the FDA?
the Food and Drug Administration requires that drug manufactures perform clinical testing on new drugs before humans use these drugs.
by the HIPAA security rule, how does it protect patient information?
-chart security
- reception area security
-patient center security
- fax, copier, and printer security
what is a disadvantage of working in a partnership?
each partner has equal liability for acts of misconduct, losses, and deficits of the practice, unless specified otherwise in the contract
if a patient requests a copy of the NPP, the healthcare provider must provide it in this format?
paper or electronic copy
what 4 elements are necessary for termination of a legal physician- patient contract?
1) written letter explaining the reason of withdrawal and providing recommendations
2) send letter by certified mail with a requested return receipt
3) place copy of letter and receipt (once received) into patients medical record
4) summarize in patients record the reasoning of termination and actions taken to inform patient
what form is signed by a healthcare provider that serves as a set of portable treatment orders?
POLST:
set of medical orders completed by a healthcare provider after a discussion with patient regarding the patients desires for treatment
how should you make contact to a partner in risk of STI transmission via mail?
mail: mark the outside of the addressed envelope "Personal". on the note, ask the partner to call the medical office. do not put the topic of the call in writing
a doctor honors this bioethical principle by ensuring a patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to procedure?
informed consent
what 4 organizations are among the most recognized certifying bodies for medical assistants in the U.S?
AAMA, AMT, NCCT and NHA