Legal terms
Document that states what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when conditions are terminal.
living will
Which grants another person the authority to make legal decisions for you?
Durable Power of Attorney
Failure to give care normally expected of a person in a particular position resulting in injury.
Negligence
Known as "bad practice" and is failure of the nurse to use the degree of skill commonly expected, resulting in injury, loss or damage to the person receiving care.
malpractice
Which Act gives patients the right to participate in and direct healthcare decisions?
Patient Self-Determination Act
Threat or attempt to injure.
Assault
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
Unlawful touching of another person with consent.
Battery
Tort that involves unnecessarily exposing a patient or revealing personal information without consent.
Invasion of privacy
This ethical principle gives patients the freedom to choose and the right to privacy.
Autonomy
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and who has been instructed in terms the person can understand about all risks involved.
Informed consent
What would 'posting something damaging about another person online' be in a court of law as it pertains to healthcare?
Libel
You are answerable to yourself, the patient & family, your supervisor, the healthcare team & your instructor for all the nursing actions you perform.
Accountability
Restraining or restricting a patient's freedom without authorization.
False imprisonment
Are you required by Good Samaritan Laws if you are a healthcare professional to provide CPR & First Aid to a person out in society?
No