Law and Ethics Flashcards
Assault
An instance in which someone threatens to cause harm to an individual
Battery
Intentionally touching or the use of force in a harmful manner, without the individual’s consent
Plaintiff
The individual that files a lawsuit to initiate a legal action.
Defendant
The person that is being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law
Subpeona
Written order that commands someone to appear in court to give evidence
Deposition
A formal statement in which the individual who is being deposed promises to tell the truth
Breach of contract
When a party fails to hold up their part of a contract
Tort
An action that wrongly causes harm to an individual but is not a crime and is dealt in civil court.
Slander
Verbal defamation
Libel
Written defamation
Res ipsa loquitur
“it speaks for itself” the negligence is obvious
respondeat superior
“let the master answer” Employers are responsible for the actions of their eployees.
Malfeasance
Intentionally doing something that is illegal
Misfeasance
Performing an illegal action by mistake
Nonfeasance
Failing to perform a task or duty that should have been done.
How long does HIPAA require documentation to be stored and retained?
6 years
Living will
A legal document stating which procedures the patient would want.
Durable power of attorney for health care
Legal document naming a health care agent or proxy to make medical decisions for patients when they are not able do so
Do not resuscitate order (DNR)
Indicates to the medical staff not to return the patient’s hart to normal rhythm if it stops.
MOLST
Medical document that specifies which treatments will be allowed during end of life care.
False imprisonment
The intentional, unlawful restraint or confinement of person
Invasion of privacy
Intrusion into a person’s private affairs
Abandonment
A situation wherein a patient is provided with insufficient care, or no care at all
Ethics
The study of values or principles governing personal relationships.
Bioethics
A discipline dealing with the ethical and moral implications of biological research.
Health care proxy
A durable power of attorney issued for purposes of making health care decisions only
Euthanasia
The administration of a lethal agent by another person to a patient with an incurable disease or condition.
Good Samaritan Act
Protects those who assist others in an emergency in a voluntary capacity from the fear of a lawsuit if an injury occurs
HITECH act
Supports electronic health records
Whistleblower Protection act
Protects employees form retaliation when reporting suspected unsafe activities in the workplace
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Allows patients to submit complaints about services provided by staff. It also indicates what medical information a patient can view or have access to
