Communication
the process of sending and receiving messages to share meaning
What is communication
paper shredders, no name or statements that'll identify patient, don't share login info, don't leave computer screen open
What are ways to protect PHI (patient health information)
-physical
-chemical
-environmental
What are types of restraints
legal document that expresses a persons desires regarding medical treatment
What are advance directives
Patients are permitted to change their minds and give or withdraw consent to a procedure. Tor F
What is true
the process of sending and receiving messages to share meaning
who is the sender
Confidential information can be shared with...
Who are other members of the healthcare team that are involved in that patients care.
Should be used only to protect patients from harming themselves or others and when all other measures to control the situation have failed. A physicians order must be obtained before using.
What are physical restraints
Living will and Durable power of attorney for health care
What are types of advance directives
intentional touching of another person in an impermissible manner without that persons permission
an intentional tort
What is battery
ideas, feelings, thoughts, and statements sent from one person and received by another
What are messages
Health care providers must inform patients about how their health information is used.
Before a health care provider can release information to anyone else, the patient must sign an authorization form for the release of this information.
What is HIPAA
-humiliation, fear, and anger
-contracture/atrophy
-impaired circulation
-diminished muscle and bone mass
-fractures
-altered nutrition and hydration
-death (suffocation from entrapment)
-pressure ulcers
-constipation
What are examples of problems with restraints
Legal document for health care. Provides informaiton about a person's wishes for treatment
What is a living will
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after the procedure and all risks involved have been explained in terms the person can understand. Person can withdraw consent at anytime.
What is informed consent
use of facial expressions, body language, touch, eye contact, and gestures to convey messages or ideas
What is nonverbal communication
Considered privileged communications. Contain information about the care provided to the patient. Patient can obtain a copy of any information in the record.
What are health care records
requires MD order; in emergency can apply then need to get the order; reviewed every day
What are restraint requirements
Legal document that authorizes someone else to make medical decisions for that person in any situation in which the person could no longer make him/herself.
What is a durable power of attorney
unconscious patients are presumed under law to approve treatment that appears to be necessary
What is implied consent
physical disabilities, (deaf, blind, speech impairments), psychological barriers, cultural diversity (beliefs, language differences, eye contact, touch)
What are barriers to communication
Comprise all information given to health care provider personnel by a patient. By law, this information must be kept confidential and shared only with members of the patient's care team. It cannot be told to anyone else unless there is a written consent from the patient.
What is privileged communicationn
Restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom without authorization.
Ex. Keeping patients hospitalized against their will.
Indicates that you do not want any attempts to revive you when your breathing and heart stop
What is a DNR (do not resuscitate)
Adult patients who are conscious and mentally competent have the right to____ medical care to the extent permitted by law even when the best medical opinion deems it essential to life
What is refuse