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# BAS 01 Law/Ethics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Libel | Something written to damage the reputation of another. |
| Slander | Something said to damage the reputation of another. |
| Ethics | Behavior expected from a professional or another. |
| Defamation | Damage to another's reputation by libel or slander. |
| Implied consent | Consent by action, not written. Behavior indicates approval. |
| Expressed consent | A written document that outlines a contract of offer and acceptance. |
| Confidentiality | An element of data that is legally protected from public exposure. |
| Breach | Breaking an agreement either written or verbal. |
| Fraud | An intention to mislead or defraud another. |
| Civil Law | A code of legal behaviors expected of individuals. |
| Criminal Law | A code of legal behaviors that will be prosecuted by the government. |
| Negligence | Leaving out a step that is required and causing harm. |
| Malpractice | Doing something the wrong way, and causing harm |
| Assault | Verbal Threat |
| Battery | Touching without permission. |
| respondeat superior | Employer is responsible for employee actions while on the job. |
| Elements of a contract | All contracts must have: 1. Offer - offer to contract. 2. Acceptance - Acceptance of the offer 3. Consideration - payment / performance 4. Contract must be legal 5. Only competent parties can contract 6. Must be a legal form. |
| emancipated minor | 16 to 18 yrs. Not under parents control No financial assistance from parents Not in foster care |
| medical necessity | Patient has signs and symptoms that require particular medical treatment and procedures. |
| Documentation | Written evidence of the provider-patient encounter. Needs to be accurate, timely, detailed, stored in a safe place. |
| A clinical, scientific, administrative, and legal documentation of facts containing information relating to a patient’s care and treatment is called a | Medical record |
| The doctor/patient relationship is a contract | TRUE |
| Who can be included in a privacy lawsuit? | Anyone who handled the PHI improperly. |
| What must a doctor do to legally end the doctor/patient contract | 1. notify in writing ; 2. Provide other doctors that can help; 3. list the problems that need treatment; 4. provide the patient with an end date. |