Some Law
Failure to exercise a certain standard of care.
Negligence
Allows an adult to make a gift of all or any part of their body
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Consent give by patient who is made aware of any procedures to be performed including risks, benefits and alternatives
Informed consent
Persons younger than 18 years of age who are able to understand the nature and consequences of treatment
Mature minor
One who is sued or accused in a court of law.
Defendant
Professional negligence
Malpractice
Gives the advance directive to allow patients the right to be involved in heir health care decisions
Patient Self Dermination ACT (PSDA)
Implied consent
Consent assumed by the provider
a writ ordering a person to attend a court and bring relevant documents
Subpoena duces tecum
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Plantiff
Defines the period in which legal action can take place
Statute of limitations
Medical Durable Power of Attorney
Legal form that allows a designated person to act on behalf of another in regard to health care choices
Permission given either verbally or in writing
Expressed consent
A party is responsible for acts of their agents.
Respondent superior
Oral testimony
Deposition
Arbitration refers to an order from the court naming the reason to appear in court
T/F
Living Will
Document that allows patient to make known in advance, their choices related to health care.
Lacking the ability to make legal medical decision
Patient incompetence
"the thing speaks for itself"
Res ipsa loquitor
Health Information Technology for Economic And Clinical Health Act
HITECH Act
Designed to protect individuals from legal action when rendering emergency medical aid, without compensation, even if it is outside the scope of practice, in order to save a life
Good Samaritan Act
Legal document that indicates a patient's wishes in the case of a life threatening illness or serious injury
Advance Directive
Minors younger than 18 years who are free of parental care
Emancipated minor
One filling an office for a time or temporarily taking the place of another —used especially of a doctor or clergyman
locum tenens
A federal law that protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment.
Genetic information Nondescrimination Act of 2008