Types of Law
Law dealing with crimes like theft, abuse, or practicing without a license.
Criminal Law
Threatening to harm someone without touching them.
Assault
Permission understood through actions, not words.
Implied Consent
Law that protects patient privacy.
HIPPA
A document explaining basic care all patients should receive.
Patient Rights Policy
Law that protects relationships and personal rights.
Civil Law
Touching someone without their consent.
Battery
Permission clearly stated verbally or in writing.
Expressed Consent
Patient info that must legally be kept secret.
Privileged Communication
1998 federal document listing official patient rights
Consumer Bill of Rights
A wrongful act not involving a contract.
Tort
Speaking false statements that damage someone’s reputation.
Slander
Agreement with three parts: offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Contract
A legal document containing a patient’s care history.
Health Care Records
Law that protects residents in nursing homes.
OBRA
Failure to use the expected skill or care, resulting in harm.
Malpractice
Written false statements that damage someone’s reputation.
Libel
Someone who cannot legally sign a contract is under this condition.
Legal Disability
Give me 3 examples of Exempt Information
Births and Deaths
Injuries caused by violence that require police involvement
Drug Abuse
Communicable Diseases
STDs
Written instructions stating what medical care someone does or doesn’t want.
Advance Directive or Living Will
Carelessness that causes harm — without intent.
Negligence
Restricting someone’s freedom without permission.
False Imprisonment
A legal document naming someone to make medical decisions for you.
Durable Power of Attorney (or POA)
2009 law that protects digital health information from being leaked.
HITECH
Federal law giving adults the right to refuse treatment or create directives.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)