Definitions 1
A legal obligation for healthcare personnel to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to a patient.
Duty of care
touching a person without consent
battery
Bob is a medical surgery floor patient who has been sedated and has not had his brief changed in 8 hours resulting in skin breakdown
Physical Abuse
A physical therapist is treating a patient for back pain and is giving them exercises to complete at home. The PT who is not trained in other areas then also tells the patient how to follow a diet that the PT has been following in an attempt to help the patient lose weight. The physical therapist is working outside of their...
Scope of practice
A healthcare provider who does not protect the modesty of patient during a procedure with draping or properly screening the hospital bed.
Invasion of physical privacy
permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.
informed consent
The "Mean Girls" crew in the OB unit at Bandage and Go Hospital starts their Monday mornings sipping their Starbucks pumpkin spice chai and gossiping about Maria, the new patient care tech. The patients can easily overhear this and it has damaged her reputation as a tech. This is an example of?
Slander
Mark has walked into the local urgent care for a wound on his leg he received while taking bets with his buddies over who can jump the the furthest over a campfire. The nurse is attempting to give him a shot but Mark states he is afraid of needles and does not want a shot. The nurse quickly does so anyways so that "he can feel better". The nurse can be charged with this...
Battery
the act of damaging someone's reputation
defamation
a document that a patient signs with leaving the hospital before a physician releases the individual.
Against Medical Advice (AMA)
Derrick went to the ER after trying to ramp his bike off of the roof into the pool and receiving a large cut across his face. A student was following the doctor and the physician decided to let the student stitch Derrick up because he seemed like the kind of guy would wouldn't mind. Derrick later realized he had a disfiguring scar. He is trying to decided if he should file a lawsuit but only has so much time to file due to this...
Statute of Limitations
Shondra has been working on the medical floor for 3 years and has recently applied for a promotion. She will be working under Carson if she receives this promotion. Carson meets with Shondra and tells her that the wardrobe requirements for the position require more form fitting attire and that she must meet with him alone before the scheduled work time every day. Shondra says she will not do that and is passed over for the promotion. Shondra has just experienced this...
Sexual harassment
Swearing, speaking harshly, and name-calling towards a patient
Verbal abuse
Restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom without authorization.
False Imprisonment
Billy Jo has been taking pillow cases full of supplies that he says is for another department but you notice him loading them into his car after his shift. This is an example of a...
Reportable Behavior
Bob has just applied to be the new janitor at the local hospital but is also a frequent patient at this same hospital. Upon finding out that Bob has applied, staff share with HR that Bob has HIV. Bob is not hired for the position due to his medical disability. This is an example of...
Discrimination
_____ results when a person's conduct falls below the standard of behavior expected of a reasonable person in the same situation.
negligence
means consent in writing, including consent conveyed electronically that bears an electronic signature as defined in section 106(5) of Public Law 106–229
expressed consent
A patient comes to the ER with chest pain but the doctor gives the patient a quick listen and prescription for a cough medicine but never assess further. This physician is no longer protected by reasonable care because he is not following this...
Standard of Care
Gina has been employed by Wee Woo Wambulance for the last 5 years but was recently written up for arriving late and not being well groomed and wearing crocs to work instead of boots. Gina has decided she is going to try looking for another job and is upset about the write up. Gina angerly writes lies on Facebook about how Wee Woo Wambulance records their patients and later plays back the videos in staff meetings making fun of their patients. This is considered what?
Libel