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Unit 3 Chapter 7 Flashcards

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administer

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to give a medication

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administrative law

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establishes agencies that are given the power to make laws and enact regulations

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agent

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person representing another

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alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

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an alternative to trial that encourages the parties to settle their differences out of court

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arbitration

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a form of dispute resolution that allows a neutral party to settle the dispute

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civil law

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law related to actions between individuals

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common law

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refers to laws developed in England and France and brought to the United States by the early settlers; sometimes referred to as judge-made law

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constitutional law

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consists of laws that are made by constitutions of the United states or individual states

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contract law

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law that refers to agreements between individuals and entities that are binding

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criminal law

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law related to wrongs committed against the welfare and safety of society as a whole

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defendant

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person who defends action brought in litigation

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deposition

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oral testimony given by an individual with a court reporter and attorneys for both sides present; often used as part of the discovery process

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discovery

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the time in which both parties are allowed access to all information and evidence related to a case; follows the subpoena process

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dispense

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prepare and give out a medication to be taken at a later time

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emancipated minor

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persons under age 18 years who are financially responsible for themselves and free of parental care

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expert witness

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individual with highly specialized knowledge and skills in particular area who testifies to a standard of care

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expressed contract

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written or verbal contract that specifically describes what each party in the contract will do

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felony

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a serious crime such as murder, larceny (thefts of large sums of money), assault, and rape

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

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government rules, regulations, and procedures resulting from legislation designed to protect confidentiality of patient information

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implied consent

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consent assumed by the health care provider, typically in an emergency that threatens the patient’s life (ex. when a patient willingly rolls up the sleeve to receive an injection

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implied contract

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contract indicated by actions rather than words

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incompetence

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legally, a person who is insane, inadequate, or not an adult

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informed consent

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consent given by the patient who is made aware of any procedure to be performed, its risks, expected outcomes, and alternatives

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interrogatory

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a written set of questions that must be answered under oath, within a specific time period; part of the discovery process

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intimate partner violence (IPV)

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refers to violence or abuse between a spouse or former spouse; boyfriend; girlfriend or former boyfriend/girlfriend; and same-sex or heterosexual intimate partner or former same-sex or heterosexual intimate partner

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libel

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false and malicious writing about another constituting a defamation of character

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litigation

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court action

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malfeasance

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conduct that is illegal or contrary to an official’s obligations

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malpractice

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professional negligence

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mature minor

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a person, usually younger than 18 years, who is able to understand and appreciate the consequences of treatment despite their young age

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mediation

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dispute resolution that allows a facilitator to help the two parties settle their differences and come to an acceptable solution

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medically indigent

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refers to those individuals unable to pay for their own medical coverage

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minor

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person who has not reached the age of majority; usually 18 years

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misdemeanor

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lesser crime; misdemeanors vary from state to state in their definition. Punishment is usually probation or a time of public service and a fine

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misfeasance

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a civil law term referring to a lawful act that is improperly or unlawfully executed

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negligence

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failure to exercise a certain standard of care

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noncompliant

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failure to follow a required command or instruction

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nonfeasance

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a civil law term referring to the failure to perform an act, official duty, or legal requirement

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Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

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the Act that includes the Advance Directive giving patients the right to be involved in their health care decisions

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plaintiff

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person bringing charges in litigation

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precedents

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refers to rulings made at an earlier time and include decisions made in a court, interpretations of a constitution, and statutory law decisions

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prescribe

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to order or recommend the use of a drug, diet, or other form of therapy

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risk management

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techniques adhered to in the ambulatory care setting that keep the practice, its environment, and its procedures as safe for the patient as possible. Proper risk management also reduces the possibility of negligence that leads to torts and malpractice suits

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slander

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false and malicious words about another constituting a defamation of character

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statutory law

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refers to the body of laws established by states

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subpoena

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written command designating a person to appear in court under penalty for failure to appear

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tort

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wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another

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tort law

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laws that stem form torts, or wrongful acts that cause harm to one person, by another

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