NHA medical law Flashcards
1
Q
legal doc stating what procedures the patient would want, which ones would’nt want, and what conditions she would want the provider to do an organ donation
A
living will
2
Q
person assigned to make health care decisions for the patient if they are incapacitated
A
power of attorney
3
Q
__________ is performed when a person knowingly commits an unlawful and wrongful act.
A
Malfeasance
4
Q
occurs when treatment provided to a patient does not meet expected levels of care. It is also known as medical professional liability, and it includes all liability that can occur during medical care.
A
malpractice
