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chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| define fraud | knowingly or unknowingly concealing the truth |
| what are the three branches of government | executive branch, legislative branch, |
| what are the two main branches that categorize laws | public law and civil laws |
| define malpractice | an action by a professional health care worker that has harmed a pt |
| what is a tort law | governs the righting's of wrongs or injuries suffered because of someone else's wrong doings |
| what are the four subgrounds that divide the public law | criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and international law |
| what are the four primary reasons for the rise in malpractice claims | scientific advances, unrealistic expectations, economic factors and poor communication |
| what is unrealistic expectations | when a pt expects a miracle cures but didn't happen as expected so they sue |
| what is economic factors | some pt sue only because its an easy was to get free money |
| what are the two types of contracts | implied contracts and express contracts |
| what is implied contract | are not written but are assumed by the actions of the parties |
| what is express contract | written or oral consist of specific detail |
| what are some reasons for a physician to terminate a pt | pt doesn't come to appointments, pt has low bank accounts, pt is noncompliant with treatment |
| when a physician sends s termination letter what does it include | reason for action, termination date at 30 days, statement saying there medical records will be transferred |
| what is implied consent | if a pt is in a life threatening situation it is implied that the pt would give consent |
| what is informed consent referred too | express consent |
| what is informed consent | is the pt right to know every possible benefit, risk, or alternative to the suggested treatment |
| what does a consent form include | name of procedure, name of physician, any risks, pt signature , alternatives to the procedure |
| what are some reasons not to ask a pt to sign a consent form | if they don't understand the procedure, has unanswered questions or is unable to read the consent form |
| what is emancipated minor | under the age of majority but is either married or self supporting and is responsible for there wages. |
| what deaths are reported to the medical examiner | death of unknown cause, death from violence, death within 24 hours of hospital admission |
| what records does the state keep | birth records, stillbirth reports, death certificates |
| what is the plaintiff | the one the believes a mistake has been made |
| what is a defendant | is the one that made the mistake |
| define assault | a threat or attempt to touch another person |
| define battery | touching a person without consent |
| what is intentional tort | act that takes place with malice and with the intent of causing harm |
| what are three types of awards for damages | nominal, actual, punitive |
| false statement about a persons reputation | |
| libel | is a written statement |
| slander | a oral statement |
| what is the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination | federal law that was passed to protect against employment discrimination |
| patient navigation | trained individuals who assist pt |
| confidentiality | not sharing information of pt to anyone |
| what are MA responsible for | protecting pt confidentiality, following state laws and being honest |
| what does PSDA stand for | Patient self determination act |
| what is PSDA | gave all hospitalized pt right to make health care decision |
| what is advance directive | statement of pt medical wishes |
| what is the civil rights act | regulations forbid discrimination |
| what is fair labor standards act |
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