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# BAS 01 Law/Ethics

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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.
Created by: rjmtoss
 

 



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