Test 2 Flashcards
Advance Directives
Legal document designed to indicate a persons wishes regarding care in case of terminal illness or during the dying process
Abuse
Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
Agent
Someone who has the power or authority to act as the representative of another
Assault
A threat or attempt to injure
Battery
The unlawful touching of another person w/o consent
Confidentiality
Info about the patient which must remain private and can be shared only w other members of the patients healthcare team
Criminal Law
Law that focuses on behavior known as crime; deals w the wrongs against a person, property, or society
Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
A list of patients rights, implemented by the department of health and human services, that must be recognized and honored by health care providers
Contract
To shorten, decrease in size, or draw together an agreement between two or more people
Defamation
Slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to reputation
Civil Law
Laws that focus on the legal relationships between people and the protection of a persons rights
Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
A legal document that permits an individual (principle) to appoint another person to make any decisions regarding health care if the principle becomes unable to make decisions
Health Care Records
Records that contain information about the care provided to the patient; considered privileged communications
Implied Consents
Obligations that are understood without verbally expressed terms
Ethics
Principles of right or good conduct
Expressed consents
Consents stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing
False imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom
Informed Consents
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved
Invasion of Privacy
Revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
Living Wills
Legal documents stating a persons desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal.
Negligence
Failure to give care that is normally expected; resulting in injury to another person
Libel
False written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the persons reputation.
Malpractice
Providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person
Legal disability
A condition in which a person does not have legal capacity and is therefore unable to enter into a legal agreement (ex: minor)
Legal
Authorized or based on Law
Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA)
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.
Privileged communications
all personal information given to health personnel by a patient; must be kept confidential.
Residents Bill Of Rights
Rights guaranteed to residents of long-term facilities; residents must be informed of these rights, and a copy must be posted in each facility.
Tort
A wrongful or illegal act of civil law not involving a contract
Patients rights
Factors of care that all patients can expect to receive
