Law terms Flashcards
A federal Law that mandates that every individual has the right to make decisions regarding medical care, including the right to refuse treatment and the right to die
Patient self determination act
When an individual has had his or her rights violatied or when individuals have disputes with other individuals or organization
Civil law
A serious crime punishable by prison or sometimes death
Felony
A law that requires that a legal action must begin within a specified period of time ( 2 year’s for medical malpractice)
Statue of limitations
Ethical issues related to health care
Bioethics
Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given treatment unde the league assumption that he or she would want treatment
Implied consent
Conducted through the criminal court system when someone breaks the law or fails to perform an act required by the law
Criminal law
The use of an arbitrator to settle a disbute (more formal that meditation)
Arbitration
A person chosen to make medical decisions if a patient is unable to
Health care proxy
Do not resuscitate order
DNR
Person who is not 18 but has the same legal rights as an adult
Emancipated minor
When an individual has his or her rights violated or when individuals have disputes with other individuals or organization
Civil law
Actions that caus injury to another resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the act
Tort
Any legal document that address your future medical care
Advance directive
A law permitting a person of legal age an sound mind to donate all or any part of their body upon death
Uniform anatomical gift act
Professional negligence
Malpractice
Spoken defamation
Slander
Outlines the care you are legally able to provide for the patient
Scope of practice
A person who is permittied to testify at a trial because of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular felid that is relavent to the cause
Expert witness
A Minor crime punishable by a fine or < a year of jail time
Misdemeanor
Written deformation
Libel
Oral or written agreement
Express consent
A method of settling disputes outside of country by using the services of a neutral thrid party, called a mediator. The mediator acts as a communicating agent between the parties and suggests ways in which the parties can resolve their dispute.
Mediation
A statement that harms a persons reputation, exposes a person to public hatred, contempt or ridicule, or injuries the business or profession
Defamation
