Abuse
True or False:
Yelling or cursing at a child is a form of emotional abuse.
What is... true
True or False:
Many states have mandatory malpractice laws that require physicians to have a minimum dollar amount of malpractice insurance.
What is...
True
When must the physician or medical assistant obtain patients' consent?
What is...
Whenever a procedure is being performed.
For anything.
Define Scope of Practice
What is the different procedures, actions, and skills that one is legally allowed to perform, based on training, ability, and licensure.
True or False:
You can give patient information to any "family member" that asks for it.
What is...
False
Signs & Symptoms of neglect.
What is.....
-young child left unattended
-child not feed or bathed
-manner of dress of the child inappropriate for cold weather
-failure to seek medical attention for child
-failure to child-proof house (ex. not locking up poisons or cleaners)
The act of intentionally causing harm.
What is...
Intentional Tort
Malfeasance.
What is...
an improper act that results in harm to a patient.
Define assault.
What is...
threat or perceived threat to do bodily harm to another person
This is also called durable power of attorney.
What is...
designated of health care surrogate
How can you suspect that a child is the victim of sexual abuse?
What is...
-bruising or bleeding of the genitalia
-stains on underwear
-difficult or painful urination
Patient Noncompliance.
What is... Patients who fail to comply with treatment recommendations can not expect the treating physician to be responsible for the outcome of care.
What is nonfeasance?
What is...
failure to do what a prudent person would do that results in harm to a patient.
Define libel.
What is....
Dishonoring or defaming a person through written documents.
What does the abbreviation AMA stand for?
What is...
against medical advice
(or administrative medical assistant)
What type of abuse is this?:
Unclean or unsafe living conditions, poor personal hygiene, frequent injuries and hospital visits, and weight loss for poor food or fluid intake.
What is....
Elder Abuse
Explain the difference between Criminal and Civil law.
What is...
Criminal Law: enacted to protect the welfare and safety of the public by determining what is legal and illegal.
Civil Law: enacted to protect the rights of individuals, as in contract disputes, divorce, family law, inheritance law, contract law, and tort law.
Fill in the blanks:
1. ______ consent occurs when a patient consents to treatment through her actions.
2. ______ consent involves a written form that is signed by the patient
1. What is...
Implied Consent
2. What is...
Informed Consent
Define plaintiff.
What is....
Person bringing charges to court.
A partnership.
What is...
two or more partners acting as owner operators.
Fill in the blank:
Bruises on ______, _______, ______, _______, ______, _______ are signs of physical abuse.
What is.... face, buttock, back, chest, abdomen, or inner thighs
The best defense against a malpractice lawsuit.
What is...
avoid being accused
The "four Ds" of malpractice
What is... duty, dereliction of duty, direct cause, and damage.
Define res ipsa loquitur.
What is...
Latin phrase meaning "the thing speaks for itself" and used in legal situations of negligence is clearly evident.
Disadvantages of sole proprietorship.
What is...
personal financial liability for malpractice claims.