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intro to med test 3 Flashcards

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abuse

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physical or emotional harm to someone

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assault and battery

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the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them

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breach of contract

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a failure to perform, as promised, at the time the performance was due

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civil law

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a law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights

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consent form

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document signed by the patient or legal guardian giving permission for medical or surgical care

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contract

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an agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable in court

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criminal law

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a law that defines crimes against the public order

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defamation

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act of harming or ruining another’s reputation

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denial of service

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result of any action or series of actions that prevents any part of an information system from functioning

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denied payment

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when a payment for service is denied by the insurance company, and accounts receivable specialist needs to investigate the situation to determine why the payment was denied

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ethics

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the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

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false imprisonment

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unlawful restraint or restriction of a persons freedom of movement

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invasion of privacy

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revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent

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libel

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a written defamation of a persons character, reputation, business, or property rights

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living will

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a document in which a person states his or her wishes about life support and other treatments

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malpractice

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failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards

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negligence

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failure to take a proper care in doing something

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

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law passed by the federal government that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents

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power of attorney (POA)

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legal document in which one person appoints another person to act as an agent on his or her behalf

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preexisting condition

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an illness or disorder of a beneficiary that existed before the effective date insurance coverage

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scope of practice

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the range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by law for a profession

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slander

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the action ot crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a persons reputation

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termination of coverage

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the payer has denied this claim because the patient is no longer covered by the insurance policy

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torts

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wrongful acts that do not involve contracts

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personal appearance

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manner of dress

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empathy

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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honesty

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the quality of being honest

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dependability

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the quality of being trustworthy and reliable

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competence

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the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

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responsibility

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being responsible for one’s actions

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professionalism

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the competence or skill expected of a professional

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team player

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two or more people who interact interdependently

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effective communication

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method of relaying information

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body language

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communication of information through body positions and gestures

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physical disabilities

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activity limitation

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psychological attitudes

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a mental disposition mindset

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prejudice

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making an assumption and desicion based on inaccurate or faulty information

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cultural diversity

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variety of ethnic group

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democratic leader

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welcome and value others input

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laissez-faire leader

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trust and reliance on their employees

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autocratic leader

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a leader who has control and makes decisions with little or no consultation with others

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charismatic leader and non charismatic leader

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charming and non charming

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transformational leaders

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change in individuals and social systems

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transactional leaders

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someone who values order and structure

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stewardship leaders

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someone who focuses on others

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first impressions

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initial judgements about people

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professional standards

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quality of work of a person

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