ch. 05 key terms
what is the definition of criminal law?
conduct perceived as threatening to, harmful to, or otherwise endangering the property, health, safety, and welfare of people.
What is the definition of assault and battery?
harm occurs in a medical setting and includes harmful or offensive touching of a patient by a medical professional.
What is the definition of slander?
the action or crime of making a false SPOKEN statement damaging to a person's reputation.
What is the definition of scope of practice?
the activities that an individual health care practitioner is permitted to perform within a specific profession
What is the definition of denied payment?
denied payment for a medical assistance claim or reduced the level of service payment for a service provided to an individual
what is the definition of Civil Law?
laws and regulations that govern the interactions between private citizens, or in the case of healthcare, between the practitioner and patient
What is the definition of invasion of privacy?
A doctor sharing a patient's medical records with someone who is not authorized to see them
What is the definition of libel?
a form of defamation conveyed by written text, pictures, signs or other physical forms of communication
What is the definition of ethics?
ensuring that they prioritize their patients' well-being,
What is the definition of termination of coverage?
The amount you owe for health care services your health insurance or plan covers before your health insurance or plan begins to pay.
What is the definition of Torts?
a healthcare professional or organization causes patient injury.
What is the definition of False imprisonment?
An intentional act to restrict a patient's movement unlawfully.
What is the definition of Contract?
To shorten; to become reduced in size; in the case of muscle, either to shorten or to undergo an increase in tension
What is the definition of Power of Attorney?
to make medical decisions for another person if that person is not able to make their own decisions.
What is the definition of preexisting condition?
A medical illness or injury that you have before you start a new health care plan
What is the definition of Malpractice
any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.
What is the definition of Abuse?
inappropriate treatment of an individual
What is the definition of breach of contract?
when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed.
What is the definition of living will?
A living will is a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive
What is the definition of Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
Its primary purpose was to improve the quality of care provided by long-term care facilities and to enhance the quality of life of the residents.
What is the definition of Negligence
a health care provider failing to follow the recognized standard of care and causing preventable harm to a patient.
What is the definition of Defamation?
at the statement is false at face value
What is the definition of consent form?
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing
What is the definition of denial of services?
legitimate users are unable to access information systems, devices, or other network resources due to the actions of a malicious cyber threat actor.