final exam Flashcards
In 2014, the US National health Expenditures amount reached how much?
$3 trillion
On what date did the Affordable Care Act became law?
March 23, 2010
What elements define a profession?
- intensive training
- intellectualism
- autonomy
- judgement
- high stakes decision making
- service over self-interest
What qualities are expected by the public of professionals?
- caring
- competent
- trustworthy
- circumspection and civility
- credat emptor (let the taker believe in us)
- authoritative demeanor (dignity, integrity, respect, compassion)
The ability to view the issue as a series of perspectives where one person’s feelings or perspectives might co-exist in conflict with another’s?
Being circumspect (see all sides)
The ability to demonstrate manners, politeness and remain in control of one’s expression and behavior, even when in the face of others who are not?
Being civil
What are the four Ethical Principles underpinning healthcare?
- beneficence - benefit patient
- non-malificence - avoid harming patient’s
- autonomy - patient’s make informed decision based on quality information
- justice - resources allocated appropriately and in proportion to priority
What does PARQ stand for?
procedures, alternatives, risks and questions
What are “the big 18” of protected health information?
- name
- address
- significant dates
- telephone or fax #
- SSN
- Health plan beneficiary number
- account #
- certificate/license number
- any vehicle ID
- device or serial #s
- web URL
- IP address #
- finger or voice prints
- photographic images
- any other identifiers
What is the HITECH act?
health information technology for economic and clinical health act
-encourage transition to EHR with sent benchmarks and meaningful use elements
Immigration, copyright and SSI laws are are examples of what kind of law?
federal laws
Welfare, Divorce, inheritance and property law are examples of what kind of law?
state laws
Laws administered through the Attorney General’s office?
Administrative laws
Malpractice including errors of omission and commission are what kind of law?
civil law
What is it called when the doctor scribes feelings he or she has about others to the patient?
countertransference
What is it called when the patient ascribes feelings they have about others to the therapist?
transference
Who is the victim with transference vs. countertransference?
always the patient
The practice of systematically manipulating the patient’s mind and the circumstances of care to gain advantage so the patient can be victimized is called?
grooming