Professional issues 2 Flashcards
A CRNA is relieved by another anesthesia provider four hours into a complex case. The outgoing CRNA provides a short report that results in a missed repeat antibiotic dose. The patient ultimately develops sepsis that results in an unexpected 3-day ICU stay. Which causes of action against the primary CRNA might apply to this scenario? (select 2)
a. loss of chance of survival
b. malpractice violation of the AANA standards of care
c. abandonment
d. vicarious liability for relieving anesthetist
b. malpractice violation of the AANA standards of care
c. abandonment
_________ is the physical act of touching another person without either expressed or implied consent
Battery
_________ is making a person feel or perceive that battery is imminent.
Assault
Causes of action against anesthesia providers include
lack of informed consent
abandonment
wrongful death
vicarious liability
Damages in medical malpractice cases are generally formulated around
the actual losses that the patient suffers or incurs (general or special damages)
___________ does not need to be proven when battery or assault charges are brought upon a provider.
Harm
___________ does not need to be proven when battery or assault charges are brought upon a provider.
Harm
Define statue of limitations.
a deadline before which a patient must file a lawsuit
As a general rule, the statute of limitations for a minor
doesn’t begin until the minor turns 18
Define vicarious liability.
one person (or entity) may be liable for the actions of another person
Describe general damages.
directly result from an injury (e.g. pain and suffering, emotional distress; non-economic in nature)
Describe special damages.
actual damages that result from an injury i.e. medical expenses, lost income, property damage, clearly quantifiable
Define punitive damages.
Rare, punishment for reckless or malicious behavior
Which law requires citizens to give the government an individual shared responsibility payment?
a. emergency in medical treatment and active labor act
b. health insurance portability and accountability act
c. health information technology for economic and clinical health act
d. affordable care act
D. affordable care act
Describe the Emergency in Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
this ensures public access to emergency services regardless of their ability to pay
Describe the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
this federal law prohibits the disclosure of individually identifiable health information
-disclosure can occur in any form including orally, written, or electronically
Describe the Affordable Care Act.
mandated that all individuals carry health insurance. in addition, insurers are no longer permitted to charge more for pre-existing conditions
The ACA requires medical insurance to cover certain
preventative health visits without a co-pay in order to promote the early detection of disease and prevent long-term morbidity
____________________ can remain on their parents’ plan, even if married, financially independent, or not in college.
Adult children up to the age of 26
This cannot be subject to either annual or lifetime dollar limits under the ACA rules.
essential healthcare benefits