Ethics And Law Flashcards
Morals are shaped by
Socialization, parents and backround
Morals will impact
Professional performance
Automy
Provider needs to give risks and benefits
Nonmaleficence
Obligates healthcare professionals to not intentionally inflict harm
Healthcare proxy
Appointed advanced directive to make healthcare decisions, if unable to do so
Patient self determination act
Require health institutes upon admission about advanced directives
HHS civil rights office
In forces HIPPA
Within HIPPA standard 1
related to Transactions and code sets
Within HIPPA standard 2
Privacy rule
Within HIPPA standard 3
Security
Within HIPPA standard 4
Unique identifiers for providers, health plan, and employer
NPI
Unique identifier for all healthcare providers
Some reasons
Patients cannot examine medical records
Under HIPPA covers
Entities, healthcare providers, insurance plans and clearing house that must transfer PHI electronically
According to state statues
Stds, specific diseases, abuse, neglect, exploitation, any injuries due to violence must be reported