Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues Flashcards

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What is Negligent Conduct?

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Failure to provide reasonable care or to protect/assist a patient.

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What is Gross Negligence?

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Willfully providing inadequate while disregarding safety/security.

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What is Contributory Negligence?

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The injured party contributes to his or her own harm.

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What is Comparative Negligence?

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The amount of negligence attributed to each individual involved.

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What is Duty of Care?

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The healthcare provider duty to provide adequate care to a patient.

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What is Breach of Duty?

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The healthcare provider failed to carry out the duty of care, resulting in danger/harm or injury to the patient.

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What is Damages?

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The patient experienced illness or injury as a result of the breach of duty.

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What is Causation?

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The patients illness or injury is directly caused by the defendants negligent breach of duty.

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What are some types of information protected under HIPPA act of 1996?

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  • Any Identifying information related to payment for healthcare services which includes: Name, DON, SS# and address.
  • Any past or present medical history
  • Provision of healthcare
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What is Informed Consent?

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patients or their families must provide informed consent for all treatments that they receive. It includes a thorough explanation of all procedures, treatment, and associated risks.

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